Job Description :
Job Title: Principal Incident Response Security Consultant
Job Type: Permanent Position
Location: McLean, VA
Principal Incident Response Security Consultants who are interested in responding to and investigating cyber breaches to join our McLean, VA team
Responsibilities:
Analyze Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs
Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity.
Investigate data breaches leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and custom Crypsis investigation tools to determine source of compromises and malicious activity that occurred in client environments.
Manage incident response engagements to scope work, guide clients through forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations.
Conduct security gap analysis assessments, penetration testing / red-team assessments, and vulnerability assessments to identify security vulnerabilities and issues in client environments.
Mentor junior incident response consultants in incident response and forensics.
Qualifications:
6+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals
Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and have executed on a technical front
Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response
Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open source forensic tools
Incident response consulting experience preferred
Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field
Compensation:
Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus plan
Full Benefits: Cigna Healthcare, MetLife Dental, VSP Vision, and 401k with Voya
Ability to Perform Some Remote Work, Unlimited Paid Time Off Policy, Paid Annual Training/Conference Program, and Unique Office Perks