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Principal Engagement Lead (Remote)

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Lead multiple DFIR incident response engagements from scoping through recovery, coordinate cross-functional teams and external stakeholders, produce clear forensic reports, provide after-hours on-call support, and mentor colleagues while improving client security posture.
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About Surefire Cyber

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats. Our client-centric approach reduces stress and provides clients the confidence needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents – and fortify their cyber resilience after an event.

Surefire Cyber’s approach and delivery are designed by industry veterans who have worked shoulder-to ­shoulder with law firms, insurance carriers, brokers, law enforcement, and impacted organizations in responding to cyber incidents. We are marshaling this experience to address the industry’s persistent challenges of efficiency, predictability, and transparency.

Job Title: Principal Engagement Lead-Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) 

Location:  Remote, USA 

Role: Full time / Exempt

What Makes You Stand Out

You are a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a strong background in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), and incident management. You thrive in a dynamic and client-focused consulting environment, where you can tackle complex cybersecurity challenges. You are skilled at mitigating risks and making well-informed decisions, even in high-pressure scenarios. 

You have a demonstrated ability to manage multiple cybersecurity incidents effectively. Your experience includes coordinating incident response efforts, working with cross-functional teams, and external stakeholders including insurance carriers and legal counsel. You strive to consistently deliver quality based client results and ensure a timely resolution while minimizing downtime. 

How You'll Make An Impact 

 As a Principal Engagement Lead, you will be responsible for leading multiple active cybersecurity engagements, interacting with clients, cyber insurers, and legal counsel. Your expertise will guide scoping calls, and you will collaborate closely with other Engagement Leads and Forensic Consultants on our team to ensure high quality service and resolution on active client matters.  

Your Role In Action
  • 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. 
Your Expertise 
  • Experience 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. 

Expertise in all these areas is not required, but you should be excited by the opportunity to learn new things and comfortable with working with other team members to expand your knowledge base and experience. We at Surefire Cyber invite you to apply even if you do not feel you have mastery in all the requirements listed on the job description and welcome a further discussion. 

Interview Process 
  • Submit interest and application to on our website
  • Preliminary phone interview with the the Talent & People Team (approx., 30 minutes)
  • Virtual/Teams interview with Engagement Leads (approx., 60 minutes)
  • Virtual/Teams interview with DFIR Consultants (approx., 60 minutes)
  • Virtual/Teams interview with Chief Delivery Officer (approx., 45 minutes)
  • Mock Scenario Interview (approx., 60 minutes)
  • Virtual/Teams interview with CEO (Chief Executive Officer) (approx., 30 minutes)

Please note that we reserve the right to modify the process at any time.

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Benefits for Full-Time Surefire Cyber Team Members
  • Competitive compensation plan and equity for all team members
  • Remote workforce
  • Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
  • 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.
  • Paid parental leave
  • 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

Surefire Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.

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