Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR)(Remote) Elkridge, Maryland, United States

Surefire Cyber, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Digital Forensic and Incident Response Consultant, where you will leverage your skills to provide critical cybersecurity solutions. This role offers a dynamic environment focused on teamwork and client success, allowing you to engage in incident response and forensic analysis while ensuring clients navigate high-stress situations effectively. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position not only fosters professional growth but also emphasizes the importance of employee well-being and development. If you are eager to make a significant impact in the cybersecurity field, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Generous paid time off

Paid parental leave

Employer paid medical, dental, and vision premiums

401K matching program

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 1+ years in Incident Response or related cybersecurity role.
• Knowledge of digital forensics and malware analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support incident response from detection to remediation.
• Perform forensic analysis and provide client reports.

Skills

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Malware Analysis

Technical Communication

Scripting

Problem Solving

Job description

Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR)(Remote)

Elkridge, Maryland, United States

About Surefire Cyber

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats. Our client-centric approach reduces stress and provides clients the confidence needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents – and fortify their cyber resilience after an event.

Surefire Cyber’s approach and delivery are designed by industry veterans who have worked shoulder-to-shoulder with law firms, insurance carriers, brokers, law enforcement, and impacted organizations in responding to cyber incidents. We are marshaling this experience to address the industry’s persistent challenges of efficiency, predictability, and transparency.

Title: Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR)

Location: Remote (USA)

Role: Full time

Compensation range for this opportunity is: $60K-$90K annually

About the Role:

Surefire Cyber has a full-time role for a Digital Forensic and Incident Response Consultant that comes with a team-first culture, a competitive salary, excellent benefits, encouragement to learn, and remote working opportunities. In this role, you will act as a technical resource – leveraging your knowledge and skills to deliver cybersecurity solutions and services to clients preparing for or responding to cyber incidents.

The Digital Forensic and Incident Response Consultant will work on client-facing incident response engagements as well as provide proactive incident response services. You will serve in a collaborative environment with our team and our partners to support our clients through an incident and help them become more resilient. You will use your technical skills to analyze intrusions, detect incidents, and help clients navigate a high-stress response with clear communication and after-hours support as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Support the response process from detection and containment through the forensic investigation and remediation.
• Perform forensic analysis, implement incident response procedures, and analyze malware.
• Identify attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques.
• Provide verbal and written reports to clients.
• Provide after-hours support as needed.
• Contribute to process development and documentation.

Knowledge and Skills:

• At least one year of experience in Incident Response or a related SOC, MSSP, or cybersecurity role.
• Knowledge of digital forensics, cyber intelligence, malware analysis, and related fields.
• Skill in communicating technical concepts, in writing and verbally.
• Understanding of Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems as well as experience with scripting.
• Able to solve problems in fast-paced situations.
• Eagerness to learn from the team, grow your knowledge, and teach your colleagues.

Benefits of Joining Surefire Cyber:

• Competitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team members.
• Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• We prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth.

Surefire Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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