Surefire Cyber Inc.

Senior Consultant, Restoration and Remediation

Surefire Cyber Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $90,000 - $110,000 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • This is a full-time remote opportunity, and you will perform a variety of restoration and recovery efforts while working closely with the Director of Restoration, Restoration team members, and the Digital Forensic and Incident Response team.
  • They will play a critical role in post-incident recovery, working alongside the DFIR team to restore systems and secure infrastructures after cyber incidents.
  • Through meticulous remediation efforts and application of technical expertise, they’ll help clients regain operational stability and strengthen their defenses against future threats.
  • Actively share knowledge with team members cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and staying up to date on industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
  • Build strong professional relationships and serve as a trusted advisor during client-facing incident response engagements, contributing your advanced knowledge and expertise to post-incident recovery efforts.
  • Work closely with the DFIR team to assess and determine the scope and impact of cyber incidents.
  • Utilize experience with Active Directory, Group Policy Objects, ADSI, Windows Security, replication, Azure Active Directory Connect, and other relevant technologies to restore compromised systems.
  • Script and automate recovery processes using PowerShell and Windows command line tools.
  • Leverage experience in hypervisor technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V, Citrix XenServer, and Nutanix Acropolis to restore virtualized environments.
  • Work with various server hardware platforms including HP, Dell, Nutanix, and Cisco UCS.
  • Utilize experience with storage vendors such as Dell EMC, NetApp, HP/Nimble, and Pure Storage to recover data and systems.
  • Implement backup solutions such as Veeam, Backup Exec, Unitrends, and Zerto to ensure data recovery.
  • Manage desktop operating systems and deployments, including Windows 7/8/10/11.
  • Oversee enterprise messaging systems, including Exchange and M365.
  • Handle server-based computing environments, including Citrix and Terminal Services.
  • Leverage networking knowledge, including core switches, wireless access points, firewalls, and VPN configurations.
  • Implement two-factor and multi-factor authentication services such as Okta, DUO, Microsoft Authentication, Ping, RSA, and others.
  • Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine and document all restoration and recovery efforts, maintaining a clear and organized record of actions taken, lessons learned, and best practices.
  • Provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in information technology, computer science, related degree, or equivalent former professional experience as an IT Engineer, Systems Administrator, Cybersecurity Consultant, or related position.
  • Previous DFIR and restoration experience in a consulting firm.
  • Professionally skilled in the deployment and management of IT infrastructure, including Microsoft Exchange, M365, Microsoft Windows Server operating systems, and workstations.
  • Expertise in various operating systems (Windows, Linux, MacOS) and their security features.
  • Familiarity with cloud services.
  • Experience in network administration.
  • Experience configuring firewalls, VPN’s, Active Directory, Exchange, Group Policy.
  • Skilled at problem-solving and exhibits a high-level of attention to detail.
  • Can effectively under pressure while maintaining professional composure.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, can explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
  • Strong interpersonal skills, a team player mentality, and a client-centric mindset.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple competing priorities.
Benefits
  • Competitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team members
  • Remote workforce
  • Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision
  • Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.
  • Professional development and career advancement opportunities
  • We prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
PowerShellWindows command lineActive DirectoryGroup Policy ObjectsAzure Active Directory ConnectVMwareHyper-VCitrix XenServerNutanix Acropolisnetwork administration
Soft Skills
problem-solvingattention to detailprofessional composurecommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam player mentalityclient-centric mindsetorganizational skillsability to manage prioritiescontinuous learning