Senior Incident Response Consultant

Pondurance

Senior Incident Response Consultant supporting clients through cyber threat investigations and remediation. Leading forensic inquiries and collaborating with client IT teams on recovery efforts.

Posted 7/17/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic investigations and incident response, with a strong focus on analyzing security incidents, developing remediation strategies, and effectively communicating findings to technical and executive stakeholders. Proficient in Active Directory administration and client engagement in high-pressure environments.

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Forensic InvestigationsIncident ResponseActive Directory AdministrationClient-Facing ExperienceSecurity Incident Remediation

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Hard Skills

Forensic AnalysisIncident Response LifecycleSecurity Controls ApplicationCustom ScriptingThreat DetectionRansomware ResponseTechnical ReportingIndicators of Compromise (IOCs)System ConfigurationEDR Deployment

Soft Skills

CommunicationClient EngagementAnalytical ThinkingProblem SolvingHigh-Pressure Situations

Certifications & Qualifications

GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)MCFEEnCE

Industry Keywords

Forensic Host InvestigationsNetwork InvestigationsApplication InvestigationsSecurity Events TriageIncident Response Consulting

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Conduct forensic host, network, and application technical investigations
Triage active high-stakes security events, including reviewing and applying security controls to detect, respond, prevent, and remediate threats
Recognize and codify attacker tools, tactics, and procedures in indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be applied to current and future investigations
Develop custom scripts, tools, or methodologies to enhance our IR processes
Prepare comprehensive and accurate reports of forensic findings and IR activities for both technical and executive audiences
Communicate investigative findings and strategy to various client stakeholders
Provide immediate, actionable guidance to contain and mitigate ongoing attacks
Assist in scoping new engagements and guide clients through the full incident response lifecycle
Work directly with client IT teams to support rebuild, reconfiguration, and remediation efforts
Remotely guide clients through EDR deployments, system configuration changes, and technical recovery steps
Support the full incident response lifecycle from discovery through reporting
Participate in an on-call rotation to provide after-hours and weekend incident response support as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Significant experience in a forensic and incident response role
Strong background in systems or network administration
Hands-on experience with Active Directory administration and troubleshooting
Experience responding to ransomware or complex security incidents
Ability to work directly with clients in high-pressure situations
Demonstrated ability to analyze incidents and recommend effective remediation and countermeasures
Experience in a technical consulting or client-facing role
Preferred certifications include GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), MCFE, EnCE or equivalent credentials

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life, and AD&D insurance
401(k) Plan
Time off: PTO, sick, holiday, & parental leave details are available