Senior Cyber Incident Response & Forensics Lead

EY; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 159,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

EY is seeking an experienced Senior to lead client engagements involving cyber incidents, data breaches, and information security events. This role focuses on the post‑incident response phase, helping clients assess impacted data, evaluate legal and regulatory obligations, coordinate remediation activities, and manage stakeholder communications.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams, guide junior members, and drive remediation initiatives in a fast‑paced, global firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, cybersecurity or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in cyber incident response, data breach response, digital forensics, privacy or cybersecurity consulting.
• Strong understanding of security threats, vulnerabilities, and incident response.
• Basic understanding of electronic discovery laws.
• Familiarity with privacy and data protection regulations and cross‑jurisdiction reporting.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel and work extra hours when needed.
• Access to reliable transportation to EY offices and client sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end breach response engagements including containment and forensic activities.
• Analyze impacted data to determine exposure of sensitive information.
• Coordinate with cybersecurity, privacy, legal, forensic, compliance, and client teams.
• Advise on notification, regulatory, contractual and reporting obligations.
• Perform data review, impact assessments and support decision‑making for affected individuals and organizations.
• Contribute to remediation planning and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Problem solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Client relationships

Team mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS/IS/Engineering/CIS or related field

Job description

EY is seeking an experienced Senior to lead client engagements involving cyber incidents, data breaches, and information security events. This role focuses on the post‑incident response phase, helping clients assess impacted data, evaluate legal and regulatory obligations, coordinate remediation activities, and manage stakeholder communications.

You’ll work with cross‑functional teams, guide junior members, and drive remediation initiatives in a fast‑paced, global firm.