Incident Response Sr. Consultant (Remote)

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 115,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading compensation

Equity awards

Wellness programs

Competitive vacation and holidays

Parental and adoption leave

Professional development opportunities

Employee networks and volunteering

Top-notch amenities and culture

Job summary

Ladders is seeking an Incident Response Senior Consultant (Remote) to join a leader in the information technology space. This role leads incident response efforts for clients facing active cyber threats and complex security events.

You will work with legal counsel, stakeholders, and technical teams to investigate intrusions, analyze malicious activity, and support decision-making during high-pressure incidents. Thought leadership in threat detection is also expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in incident response or information security.
• Strong leadership skills in a consulting environment.
• Proficient in computer and network forensic analysis.
• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Knowledge of cloud incident response methodologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements for high-profile clients.
• Develop innovative methods to detect cyber threats.
• Conduct intrusion investigations under legal counsel guidance.
• Perform forensic analysis across multiple operating systems.
• Analyze malware and produce detailed reports.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders through presentations.
• Demonstrate thought leadership in the cybersecurity community.

Skills

Incident response leadership

Forensic analysis

Malware analysis

Cloud IR experience

Client communication

Project management

Security investigations

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Incident Response Sr. Consultant (Remote) to join the team of a leader in the Information Technology space.

This senior consulting role will lead incident response efforts for clients facing active cyber threats and complex security events. The consultant will work closely with legal counsel, stakeholders, and technical teams to investigate intrusions, analyze malicious activity, and support clear decision-making during high-pressure situations. The position also calls for thought leadership and the ability to contribute to stronger threat detection practices across the cybersecurity landscape.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $115,000 – $160,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements for high-profile clients


• Develop innovative methods to detect cyber threats


• Conduct intrusion investigations under legal counsel guidance


• Perform forensic analysis across multiple operating systems


• Analyze malware and produce detailed reports


• Communicate findings to stakeholders through presentations


• Demonstrate thought leadership in the cybersecurity community

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in incident response or information security


• Strong leadership skills in a consulting environment


• Proficient in computer and network forensic analysis


• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering


• Knowledge of cloud incident response methodologies (AWS, Azure, GCP)


• Excellent communication skills for client interactions


• Ability to work independently and manage projects effectively

Benefits

• Market leader in compensation and equity awards


• Comprehensive wellness programs for physical and mental health


• Competitive vacation and holiday policies


• Paid parental and adoption leave


• Professional development opportunities for all employees


• Employee networks and volunteer opportunities


• Vibrant office culture with top-notch amenities


• Great Place to Work Certified globally

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.