Consultant - Incident Response (Remote)

CrowdStrike; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in cybersecurity is seeking a skilled Consultant to join their dynamic team. This role focuses on delivering proactive and reactive services in a high-pressure environment, requiring hands-on expertise in incident response and forensic analysis. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in cybersecurity, with a passion for helping organizations navigate security incidents. Join a mission-driven company that values innovation and offers a flexible, remote-friendly work culture, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional development. Your contributions will play a crucial role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.

Benefits

Remote-friendly work culture

Market leader in compensation

Comprehensive wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Paid parental and adoption leaves

Professional development opportunities

Employee Resource Groups

Vibrant office culture

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in the cybersecurity industry.
• Strong background in incident response and forensic analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements and perform advanced forensics.
• Advise organizations on threat actor activity and produce reports.

Skills

Incident Response

Computer Forensic Analysis

Network Forensic Analysis

Incident Remediation

Threat Intelligence

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Tools

Forensic Analysis Tools

Network Analysis Tools

Job description

As a global leader in cybersecurity, CrowdStrike protects the people, processes and technologies that drive modern organizations. Since 2011, our mission hasn’t changed — we’re here to stop breaches, and we’ve redefined modern security with the world’s most advanced AI-native platform. Our customers span all industries, and they count on CrowdStrike to keep their businesses running, their communities safe and their lives moving forward. We’re also a mission-driven company. We cultivate a culture that gives every CrowdStriker both the flexibility and autonomy to own their careers. We’re always looking to add talented CrowdStrikers to the team who have limitless passion, a relentless focus on innovation and a fanatical commitment to our customers, our community and each other. Ready to join a mission that matters? The future of cybersecurity starts with you.

About the Role:

As a Consultant, you will be responsible for delivering both reactive and proactive services engagements in the Asia Pacific and Japan region. You will be a member of a highly collaborative industry leading team that thrives on the daily challenges of stopping breaches from the world's most sophisticated adversaries. This is an individual contributor, senior technical consulting role that requires hands-on technical expertise and ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders.

The right candidate will possess excellent energy and drive and a real desire to help organisations respond to security incidents. The ability to work in a high stress, high pressure situation is a must as well as the ability to work together with the team around the APJ region. Candidates with extensive forensics, incident response, and cyber security experience are encouraged to apply.

This role is open to candidates in India only.

What You'll Do:

1. Lead incident response engagements.
2. Perform advanced host and/or network-based forensics across Windows, Mac, and Linux platforms.
3. Advise organizations while they respond to threat actor activity.
4. Produce high-quality written and verbal reports, presentations, recommendations, and findings to customer management.
5. Present technical material to non-technical and technical audiences.
6. Demonstrate industry thought leadership through blog posts, CrowdCasts, and other public speaking events.

What You'll Need:

1. An ideal candidate would have at least 6 years of experience in cyber security industry.
2. At least 3 years of experience dealing with the following areas, but no limiting to:

• Incident Response: experience conducting or managing incident response investigations for organizations, investigating targeted threats such as the Advanced Persistent Threat, Organized Crime, and Hactivists.
• Computer Forensic Analysis: a background using a variety of forensic analysis tools in incident response investigations to determine the extent and scope of compromise.

Network Forensic Analysis: strong knowledge of network protocols, network analysis tools, and ability to perform analysis of associated network logs.

Incident Remediation: deep understanding of targeted attacks and able to create customized tactical and strategic remediation plans for compromised organizations.

Threat Intelligence: familiarity with threat intelligence, adversary attribution and its application to Incident response.

Communication: exceptional written and oral communication skills. Ability to write and present technical content, including being able to present to senior executives.

Qualifications: following certifications preferred but not required GIAC Certified Forensics Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) or similar.

Benefits of Working at CrowdStrike:

• Remote-friendly and flexible work culture.
• Market leader in compensation and equity awards.
• Comprehensive physical and mental wellness programs.
• Competitive vacation and holidays for recharge.
• Paid parental and adoption leaves.
• Professional development opportunities for all employees regardless of level or role.
• Employee Resource Groups, geographic neighbourhood groups and volunteer opportunities to build connections.
• Vibrant office culture with world class amenities.
• Great Place to Work Certified across the globe.

CrowdStrike is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued for who they are and empowered to succeed. We support veterans and individuals with disabilities through our affirmative action program.

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