Senior Consultant - Incident Response

Beazley Security; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative cybersecurity firm is seeking a Senior Consultant to lead incident response efforts and provide strategic counsel to clients. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in digital forensics and incident response to guide clients through cybersecurity incidents, ensuring effective recovery and improved security posture. This position offers the opportunity to mentor junior talent and collaborate with a dynamic team dedicated to staying ahead of evolving cyber threats. Join a company that values integrity, service, and continuous learning while enjoying competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave policies including 3 months paid paternal leave

100% of employee-only insurance premiums covered

Up to 5% matched 401k contribution

Opportunities for career advancement

Participation in industry conferences and events

Qualifications

• 5+ years in incident response or digital forensics.
• Proven experience leading incident response efforts.
• Exceptional analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements and develop strategic response plans.
• Analyze forensic data and prepare comprehensive reports.
• Mentor junior team members and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Incident Response

Digital Forensics

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity or related field

Industry Certifications (GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CISSP)

Tools

Digital Forensics Tools

Incident Response Methodologies

Job description

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About Us:

Beazley Security is a global cybersecurity firm committed to helping clients enable advanced cyber defenses that reduce risk with quantifiable results. We’re comprised of top talent from private industry, government, intelligence, and law enforcement who are specialists in threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, offensive security, risk management, and cyber resilience. As a subsidiary of specialty insurance giant, Beazley Insurance, we’ve been at the forefront of cyber insurance management and breach response activities for business clients in the US, UK, and Europe since 2017. As Beazley Security, the company will have an expanded scope, leveraging nearly two decades of cyber incident experience, a strong services division, and a business strategy focused on growth, to realize our goals and deliver benefit for clients.

As a company, we are committed to upholding our core values of Belonging, Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Curiosity. We believe these values are essential to creating a strong and inclusive workplace culture, as well as to delivering world-class cybersecurity solutions to our clients worldwide. As Beazley Security, these values will continue to thrive, with an extra emphasis on expansion of our capabilities and capacity in helping solve unique client challenges.

Job Description:

As a Senior Consultant at Beazley Security, you will take a leadership role in guiding our clients through cybersecurity incidents, helping them respond effectively and recover swiftly. You will also provide strategic and proactive counsel to strengthen their overall security posture. This role demands advanced expertise in digital forensics, incident response, and cybersecurity, along with strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

Incident Response Leadership

• Lead and oversee incident response engagements, ensuring timely and effective identification, containment, and mitigation of security incidents.
• Develop and execute strategic response plans tailored to client needs.
• Manage and conduct digital forensic investigations to identify root causes, the extent of breaches, and their impact.
• Ensure evidence is collected, preserved, and documented in compliance with best practices.

Advanced Analysis and Reporting

• Analyze forensic and incident data to provide deep insights into threat actors' tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs).
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports with findings, recommendations, and remediation strategies to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Strategic Client Engagement

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, maintaining consistent communication and providing guidance throughout engagements.
• Offer proactive recommendations for improving clients’ security posture based on evolving threats and trends.

Team Leadership and Development

• Mentor and guide junior team members, fostering professional growth and enhancing team capabilities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including security analysts and engineers, to optimize incident response processes.

Threat Intelligence and Research

• Stay informed about the latest threat intelligence, tools, and trends, and incorporate this knowledge into client recommendations and internal practices.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5+ years in incident response, digital forensics, or related cybersecurity fields.
• Proven experience leading incident response efforts and managing client relationships.
• Industry certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, or CISSP are highly desirable.
• Expertise in digital forensics tools, incident response methodologies, operating systems, networks, and cybersecurity principles.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and inspire junior team members.
• Dedication to continuous learning and staying ahead of the curve in cybersecurity threats and technologies.

Beazley Security Offers:

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave policies including 3 months paid paternal leave.
• 100% of employee-only insurance premiums covered (healthcare, dental and vision).
• Up to 5% matched 401k contribution.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.
• Participation in industry conferences and events.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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