Incident Response Associate Consultant

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As an X-Force Incident Response Associate Consultant 2027, you will join a specialized team providing global cyber incident response and crisis management services. You will assist clients in selecting, implementing, and supporting various applications, methodologies, and tools while actively participating in threat hunting and forensic investigations to secure critical assets and minimize revenue loss from security incidents. The role requires proficiency in security domains such as digital forensics and threat hunting, alongside an understanding of common attack vectors, mitigations, and Endpoint Detection & Response tools. You will work with operating systems including Microsoft, Linux, and MAC, while utilizing knowledge of MITRE frameworks and file systems like NTFS, APFS, and EXT4. Candidates should possess strong critical thinking skills, ability to communicate in English, and the potential to obtain a US government security clearance.

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Incident Response Digital Forensics Threat Hunting EDR Linux Microsoft NTFS APFS EXT4 MITRE Framework Malware Analysis Memory Analysis AI Agile

What you'll do

  • Assist clients in selecting, implementing, and supporting applications, methodologies, and tools.
  • Perform threat hunting and forensic investigations to secure client environments.
  • Participate in global cyber incident response and cyber crisis management activities.
  • Identify and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities and common attack vectors.
  • Utilize Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools to hunt for active threats.
  • Solve complex, ambiguous problems by developing innovative and practical solutions.
  • Manage dynamic workloads within an agile consulting environment.

What we're looking for

  • High School Diploma or GED required.
  • Bachelor's Degree (preferred).
  • Ability to obtain a US government security clearance.
  • Proficiency in one or more Security Domains: Incident Response, Digital Forensics, or Threat Hunting.
  • Understanding of cyber security vulnerabilities, common attack vectors, and mitigations.
  • Knowledge of Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) tools and Operating Systems including Microsoft, Linux, and MAC.
  • Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills in English.
  • Experience with AI functions, programming, or forensic analysis (preferred).

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