Principal Consultant, Cloud DFIR, Reactive Services - Remote

Talentify.io; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm seeks an experienced incident response consultant to mentor a team and work on significant projects. The role involves performing reactive incident responses within cloud environments, leading investigations into security incidents, and guiding clients through remediation strategies while promoting career advancement and teamwork.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential bonuses and stock options

Flexible work environment

Access to wellbeing programs

Qualifications

• 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience.
• 3+ years in cloud environments as administrator or consultant.
• Proven leadership in complicated engagements.

Responsibilities

• Perform incident response in AWS, Azure, GCP cloud environments.
• Investigate data breaches; manage client engagements.
• Analyze logs for evidence of security incidents.

Skills

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Cloud Security

Leadership

Job description

Employer Industry: Cybersecurity

Why consider this job opportunity:
- Competitive salary with potential bonuses and stock options
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a leading cybersecurity firm
- Flexible work environment with the potential for remote work
- Access to comprehensive wellbeing programs, including mental and financial health resources
- Mentor and lead a team in incident response and forensic best practices
- Work on impactful projects that shape the future of cybersecurity

What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Perform reactive incident response functions in public cloud environments, including AWS, Azure, and GCP
- Investigate data breaches using forensic tools and techniques to identify sources of malicious activity
- Manage incident response engagements, guiding clients through investigations and remediation strategies
- Examine various log sources to identify evidence of security incidents
- Travel as needed to meet business demands, averaging 20%

What is Required (Qualifications):
- 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience
- 3+ years of experience in a cloud environment as an administrator, security operator, or consultant
- Hands-on experience with complex cloud environments and incident response
- Strong leadership skills and experience managing teams or individuals
- Proven ability to lead complicated engagements and interact with clients on a technical level

How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions
- DevOps experience in cloud environments
- Familiarity with automation via scripting or cloud-native approaches
- Expertise in large-scale application administration and debugging

#Cybersecurity #IncidentResponse #CloudSecurity #CareerOpportunity #Leadership

We prioritize candidate privacy and champion equal-opportunity employment. Central to our mission is our partnership with companies that share this commitment. We aim to foster a fair, transparent, and secure hiring environment for all. If you encounter any employer not adhering to these principles, please bring it to our attention immediately.
We are not the EOR (Employer of Record) for this position. Our role in this specific opportunity is to connect outstanding candidates with a top-tier employer.