Senior Associate, Incident Response

Kroll; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off & holidays

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with company matching

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Join Kroll as a Senior Associate in Digital Forensics and Incident Response within the Cyber & Data Resilience Practice. You will support and guide a range of clients in Incident Response engagements, working with seasoned staff to enhance DFIR expertise and deliver exceptional service.

Travel may be required as you collaborate across Kroll’s global network of offices. The role emphasizes strong technical delivery, client relationship development, and mentorship of junior team members, with a

Qualifications

• Three years of incident response experience, preferably in a consultancy setting.
• Certifications such as CREST IR, CFCE, ENCE, GIAC (GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GNFA) are beneficial.
• Fluency in English and the local language where you will be based.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of strong technical skills in support of cyber defense or incident response assignments.
• Supports the Case Manager in running assignments through to closure, structuring projects, managing resources, and presenting findings to clients.
• Monitors quality of work and ensures value is delivered to the client.
• Communicates issues and findings to senior team members for resolution and decision making.
• Develops and maintains key client relationships, upholding Kroll’s standards of service and integrity.
• Mentors junior staff and ensures high standards are met.
• Ensures KPIs such as utilization, business generation, and personal objectives are achieved.
• Identifies learning needs and seeks to improve personal performance.

Skills

Malware Reverse Engineering

Network Security

Computer Security Audit

Job description

At Kroll, your work will help deliver clarity to our clients’ most complex governance, risk, and transparency challenges.

One team, One Kroll.

Kroll’s elite security leaders deliver rapid responses for over 3,000 incidents per year and have the resources and expertise to support the entire incident lifecycle, including litigation demands.

We are looking for talented individuals with solid knowledge of Digital Forensics and Incident Response to join our Cyber & Data Resilience Practice as a Senior Associate! As a Senior Associate at Kroll, you will provide support and guidance to a wide variety of clients in managing their Incident Response Engagement. You will work alongside accomplished senior staff, enhancing your own DFIR expertise and delivering excellent service. You will be part of an award-winning and respected team supporting a global network of clients and colleagues.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Delivery of strong technical skills in support of cyber defense or incident response assignments.
• Supports the Case Manager in the effective running of an assignment through to its closure, providing input to structuring projects, managing resources, presenting findings and providing commercially viable advice to the client.
• Monitors quality of own work and that of the assignment team, and ensures value is delivered to the client.
• Communicates regularly to senior members of the team, bringing case issues and findings to attention of appropriate personnel for resolution and decision making.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships, ensuring Kroll’s high standards of service and integrity are adhered to at all times.
• Support the development of junior staff by acting as mentor and ensuring Kroll’s high standards are met at all times.
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (consisting of utilization rates, business generation and personal objectives) are consistently achieved.
• Identify own learning needs and opportunities, and continuously seek to improve personal performance.

We are currently looking for individuals that hold the following skill and expertise:

• Malware Reverse Engineering
• Network Security
• Computer Security Audit

The individual must possess excellent project management skills, with ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with both clients and colleagues across Kroll’s network of offices.

The role may require frequent travel

Recommended three (3) years incident response experience investigating and remediating cyber breaches, preferably in a consultancy position.

Desired qualifications: CREST IR, CFCE, ENCE, GIAC or other certification(s) would be beneficial (GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GNFA).

Fluency in English is required together with fluency or native capability in the language of the country in which they will be based.

Extensive experience of managing complex cases and successfully managing resources and budget.

Ability to drive forward and co-ordinate a number of concurrent projects and tasks, managing competing demands.

Clarity of thought and expression to win confidence from key stakeholders and colleagues.

A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving.

Due to the range of assignments that you will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities.

Benefits

• Healthcare Coverage: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Time Off and Leave Policies: Generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• Protective Insurances: Life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• Compensation and Rewards: Competitive salary structures, performance-based incentives, and merit-based compensation reviews.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) plans with company matching.

Please note that benefits may vary by region, department and role. We encourage you to speak with your recruiter to learn more about the specific benefits available for your position.

About Kroll

Join the global leader in risk and financial advisory solutions—Kroll. With a nearly century-long legacy, we blend trusted expertise with cutting-edge technology to navigate and redefine industry complexities. As a part of One Team, One Kroll, you'll contribute to a collaborative and empowering environment, propelling your career to new heights. Ready to build, protect, restore and maximize our clients’ value? Your journey begins with Kroll.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of gender, gender identity, race, religion, color, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, age or disability.