Senior Incident Response & Forensics Lead - Remote

Zurich North America; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 100,200 - 164,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses and merit increases

Comprehensive employee benefits

Job summary

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Incident Response Consultant to deliver expert incident response services. The role involves leading cybersecurity investigations, providing 24/7 emergency response, and managing client relationships during security incidents. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, digital forensics skills, and proficiency in client communication. The position allows for remote work, with up to 20% travel required, and offers a salary range of $100,200 - $164,100 with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the Information Technology area.
• MS Office experience.
• Knowledge of Cyber Security Operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements for clients.
• Provide 24/7 on-call emergency response services.
• Conduct forensic examinations of compromised systems.
• Deliver executive-level briefings to clients.
• Coordinate with client stakeholders during incidents.
• Develop incident response retainer services.
• Mentor junior consultants and analysts.
• Maintain detailed case documentation.

Skills

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Client Communication & Stakeholder Management

Threat Intelligence & Malware Analysis

Windows/Linux System Forensics

Network Forensics & Log Analysis

Cloud Security (Azure/AWS/M365)

Forensic Tool Proficiency (EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility)

Ransomware & BEC Investigations

Report Writing & Executive Communication

Project Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology

Zurich Cybersecurity Technician Apprentice with Cyber Security Certification

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Zurich North America is seeking a Senior Incident Response Consultant to deliver expert incident response services. The role involves leading cybersecurity investigations, providing 24/7 emergency response, and managing client relationships during security incidents. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in IT, digital forensics skills, and proficiency in client communication. The position allows for remote work, with up to 20% travel required, and offers a salary range of $100,200 - $164,100 with bonus potential.