Senior DFIR Consultant

JOB DESCRIPTION

Company background

Founded in 2015, Crypsis specializes in data breach response, digital forensics, and risk management consulting services to a growing list of clients ranging from small enterprises to Fortune 50 corporations, as well as federal government agencies. Our experts combine deep security knowledge and proprietary technology to rapidly provide effective incident response, attack-readiness and remediation plans for organizations. With offices in McLean, New York, Chicago, Austin and Los Angeles and significant year over year revenue growth, we are firmly entrenched and well positioned as a leading provider of incident response.

Responsibilities for the Senior Incident Response Security Consultant include:

• Perform reactive incident response functions including but not limited to:  host-based analysis functions through investigating Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
• Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of malicious and compromised 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.
• Lead incident response engagements to guide clients through forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations.
• Mentorship of Incident Response Consultants in incident response and forensics best practices.
• Ability to perform light travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 20%).

Qualifications for the Senior Incident Response Security Consultant include:

• 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience with a passion for cyber security (consulting experience preferred)
• 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
• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field 

Compensation for the Incident Response Security Consultant includes:

• Competitive base salary with quarterly bonus plan
• Full Benefits: Cigna Healthcare, MetLife Dental, VSP Vision, and 401k with Voya
• Open Paid Time Off Policy, Paid Annual Training/Conference Program, and Unique Office Perks