Remote Senior Incident Response Consultant — Cybersecurity

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 100,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay

Wellness programs

Generous vacation policy

Parental leave

Professional development

Employee networks

Vibrant office culture

Great Place to Work Certified globally

Job summary

The Ladders is seeking an experienced Incident Response Senior Consultant to join a leader in Information Technology. You will lead high-stakes incident response engagements for enterprise clients facing complex cyber threats, partnering with legal teams, technical staff, and stakeholders to investigate incidents, contain impact, and support remediation.

The role requires strong forensic analysis, clear executive communication, and the ability to contribute thought leadership in the

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in incident response or information security.
• Proven team leadership in a consulting environment.
• Strong background in computer and network forensic analysis.
• Experience with malware analysis and incident remediation.
• Knowledge of cloud incident response methodologies (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions.
• Relevant degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field, or equivalent experience.

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
• Execute basic malware analysis tasks
• Create detailed reports and presentations for stakeholders
• Demonstrate thought leadership through public speaking and writing

Skills

Incident response

Team leadership

Forensic analysis

Malware analysis

Cloud incident response

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field

Job description

The Ladders is seeking an experienced Incident Response Senior Consultant to join a leader in Information Technology. You will lead high-stakes incident response engagements for enterprise clients facing complex cyber threats, partnering with legal teams, technical staff, and stakeholders to investigate incidents, contain impact, and support remediation.

The role requires strong forensic analysis, clear executive communication, and the ability to contribute thought leadership in the