Principal Engagement Lead

Surefire Cyber Inc.

Leading client-facing incident response engagements and guiding clients through the response lifecycle. Collaborating with Engagement Leads and Forensic Consultants to ensure quality service.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityGoogle Cloud PlatformLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and oversee active client-facing incident response engagements, working closely with other team members to guide clients through the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
Conduct scoping calls with clients to define the incident scope, objectives, and expectations of each engagement.
Work closely with other Engagement Leads and Forensic Consultants to ensure effective coordination of resources and expertise on client matters.
Build and cultivate strong client relationships based on trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
Provide well-informed solutions that go beyond immediate client challenges to achieve long-term security goals.
Communicate advanced cybersecurity concepts both internally and externally and produce clear and concise verbal and written reports detailing incident findings, and analysis.
Actively knowledge share with team members cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and stay up to date on industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
Provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree, or relevant professional work experience in these disciplines.
Former professional experience in leading and managing active cybersecurity engagements, including incident response, digital forensics investigations, and interaction with clients, legal counsel, and cyber insurers.
Experience in conducting security investigations in Linux and Windows environments.
Understanding of cloud platforms and security considerations within AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Knowledge of digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, Volatility, or Open-Source tools.
Proficiency in conducting forensic analysis, threat assessments, and post incident reviews.
Eagerness to learn from team, grow your knowledge, and teach your colleagues.
Ability to provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.

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Hard Skills & Tools

Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsForensic AnalysisThreat AssessmentSecurity InvestigationsLinux EnvironmentWindows EnvironmentPost Incident ReviewCybersecurity ConceptsKnowledge Sharing

Soft Skills

Client CommunicationCollaborative Problem-SolvingTrust BuildingContinuous LearningTeam Collaboration