Cybersecurity Incident Response Consultant (Security Engineer III)

Job Title: Cybersecurity Incident Response Consultant (Security Engineer III)

Location: Richmond, VA (Hybrid) or 100% Remote

Role Overview

The client is seeking two Security Engineer Level III consultants to join the Incident Response (IR) Services team. These roles are focused on supporting a high volume of retainer-based customer incidents, requiring strong consulting capability and customer-facing expertise in high-pressure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cybersecurity incident investigations, serving as the primary point of contact for clients
• Handle high-severity incidents such as Business Email Compromise (BEC), Active Directory compromise, and vulnerability exploits
• Communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive-level stakeholders
• Manage customer expectations during crisis situations and provide clear, actionable guidance
• Conduct technical tabletop exercises and develop incident response plans and documentation
• Collaborate with global teams across multiple time zones

Required Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in IT Security
• Minimum 2 years in a consulting or customer-facing role
• Proven ability to lead incident response engagements and manage client communication under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including executive-level interactions
• Hands-on experience with SIEM and EDR tools

Preferred Technical Skills

• Experience with Splunk (SIEM) and CrowdStrike (EDR)
• Exposure to SentinelOne, Microsoft security tools, or Rapid7
• Background in System Administration or Network Administration
• Experience conducting proactive IR services such as tabletop exercises and IR planning

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Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cyber Security, or related field (preferred)
• SANS (GIAC) certifications in Incident Response or Penetration Testing (preferred)

Interview Process

1. Initial Screening: 30-minute one-on-one discussion
2. Technical Interview: Deep-dive session with Principal Consultants on IR scenarios
3. Technical Assessment & Presentation: 60–90-minute presentation demonstrating technical findings and customer-facing communication skills.

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