About the job
Cyber Incident Response Engagement Lead
Salary Range: $165,000 - $185,000
We have partnered with an award winning consultancy that is looking for a Incident Response Engagement Lead to grow their team to support their customers projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow with a booming company that plans on continuing their growth and looking for individuals that want to grow with them.
About the Role:
As a Cyber Incident Response Engagement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in helping organizations recover from cyber incidents. You will lead project teams of incident responders, analyzing forensic evidence such as logs, malware, and network data, and guiding clients through secure recovery processes. Your key responsibilities will include:
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Project Scoping:
Act as a first responder to cyber-attacks, running triage calls with clients to understand the scope of the incident and outline support strategy.
Project Management:
Manage the incident response from initial call to resolution, ensuring effective and efficient delivery within schedule and budget.
This includes:
Containing incidents with clients.
Overseeing forensic analysis teams.
Advising on strategies for responding to cyber threat actors.
Providing ‘war room’ guidance for clients during incidents.
Relationship Management:
Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, including victims, lawyers, and insurance professionals.
What We’re Looking For:
We believe the following skills and experiences are key to success in this role:
Excellent communication skills.
A calm and empathetic demeanor under pressure.
A thoughtful and analytical approach to problem-solving.
The ability to collaborate and leverage diverse skill sets.
Exceptional client service and advocacy skills.
Candidates with digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) experience, particularly in incident handling, will be prioritized. However, we encourage applicants with adjacent experience to apply, as we offer training and support for the right candidates.
Work Locations:
Remote within the United States
Full-time or hybrid in New York, NY
Full-time or hybrid in Washington, D.C.
Candidates must have permission to work in the US by the start of their employment.
How to Apply:
Interviews are scheduled to take place next week so if you’re interested in hearing more about this and other roles, then please get in touch asap to discuss further at 520-329-5512 or send your Resume to a.ortiz@locke-mccloud.com
Locke & McCloud is the US's leading cyber security & information security staffing company – through having a sole focus on the cyber & information security space we have been able to foster solid relationships with some of the US’s most exciting cyber security consultancies & end-users. Our focus on the information security space allows us to be able to help you find the most exciting opportunities in the cyber security market. If you are looking for your next cybersecurity or information security role, please get in touch!