Incident Response Consultant 100% Remote Working

Job Description
Job Title: Incident Response Consultant

Location: 100% Remote (USA-Based)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department: Cybersecurity / Incident Response

Position Overview

A leading US-based organization is seeking a highly skilled Incident Response Consultant to join their cybersecurity team. In this role, you'll be on the front lines of cyber defence-leading investigations, managing incidents, and helping organizations contain and recover from cyber threats. You'll work with a diverse team of security experts to protect client environments, mitigate risk, and continuously improve detection and response capabilities.

This is a 100% remote role open to qualified candidates across the United States.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead and support cybersecurity incident investigations, including containment, eradication, and recovery activities.
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis across various systems (endpoint, network, cloud).
• Provide clients with actionable recommendations and technical reports following incidents.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external clients to improve detection, response, and threat intelligence capabilities.
• Develop and refine incident response play books and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct tabletop exercises and simulations to test and improve readiness.
• Stay updated on emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and industry best practices.
• Assist in threat hunting activities to identify potential compromises proactively.

RequirementsRequired Qualifications
• 3+ years of experience in cybersecurity with a focus on incident response, digital forensics, or SOC operations.
• Strong knowledge of malware analysis, memory forensics, and network forensics.
• Proficient in tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility, Wire shark, and SIEM platforms.
• Experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their security models.
• Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK, NIST, and other incident response frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple incidents in a fast-paced environment.
• U.S. work authorization required.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Security, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, CEH, OSCP).
• Experience working in a consulting or MSSP environment.
• Knowledge of scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell, etc.)

Benefits