Manager (Remote-U.S. Based)
Title: Manager - DFIR
Work Location: Remote...
Travel: As Needed (Up to 30%)
Summary:
Since 2009, Kivu has provided incident response, risk management, and forensics investigation services to clients around the globe. Kivu is well known in the cyber security industry for our high level of technical expertise and legally sound, practical business solutions. We are a leading provider of incident response and digital forensic services to the cyber insurance community in North America and Europe.
Job Description:
Kivu Consultings Incident Response practice is rapidly growing, and we are hiring management level incident response professionals to work with our expansive customer base. We are continuing to enhance our incident response, forensics, and threat hunting team capabilities. By joining Kivu Consulting, you will be part of a highly specialized team to respond to data breaches in complex business environments using a variety of tools and techniques. As a teammate, you will work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment alongside a diverse and talented team in support our mission of providing world-class incident response services to our clients.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Minimum 5-8 years of information security experience
Minimum 3 years of professional consulting experience in a client facing capacity
Minimum 1 years of experience in a leadership capacity (team lead, matrixed team, or direct reports)
Technical expertise in at least three of the following areas:
Windows disk and memory forensics
Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis
Unix or Linux disk and memory forensics
Static and dynamic malware analysis
Applied knowledge in at least one scripting or development language (such as Python)
Thorough understanding of enterprise security controls in Active Directory / Windows environments
Cloud services such as Azure, AWS and GCP
Must be eligible to work in United States
Preferred Requirements:
Ability to leverage project management skills to effectively budget, scope, and execute engagements
Ability to manage multiple projects and manage tight deadlines
Superior communication skills including precise and detail focused writing ability
Ability to lead a team of highly technical security professionals
Ability to prepare and review customized contracts for IR consulting services
Strong consultative, trusted advisor skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field
Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage consulting engagements, with a focus on incident response and forensics. Provide both subject matter expertise and project management experience to serve as the point person for client engagements
Recommend and document specific counter-measures and mitigating controls
Assist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in engagements from kickoff through full remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff
Identify, market, and develop new business opportunities
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
Utilize Crowdstrike technology to conduct large-scale investigations and examine host and network-based sources of evidence
Supervise staff, provide feedback and coaching, and grow their technical and consulting skills
Improve Kivu's business processes and incident response methodologies
Equipment Used:
All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kivu Consulting considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Kivu Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k
Remote Work
Apply Now
Work Location: Remote...
Travel: As Needed (Up to 30%)
Summary:
Since 2009, Kivu has provided incident response, risk management, and forensics investigation services to clients around the globe. Kivu is well known in the cyber security industry for our high level of technical expertise and legally sound, practical business solutions. We are a leading provider of incident response and digital forensic services to the cyber insurance community in North America and Europe.
Job Description:
Kivu Consultings Incident Response practice is rapidly growing, and we are hiring management level incident response professionals to work with our expansive customer base. We are continuing to enhance our incident response, forensics, and threat hunting team capabilities. By joining Kivu Consulting, you will be part of a highly specialized team to respond to data breaches in complex business environments using a variety of tools and techniques. As a teammate, you will work in a fast-paced and highly collaborative environment alongside a diverse and talented team in support our mission of providing world-class incident response services to our clients.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Minimum 5-8 years of information security experience
Minimum 3 years of professional consulting experience in a client facing capacity
Minimum 1 years of experience in a leadership capacity (team lead, matrixed team, or direct reports)
Technical expertise in at least three of the following areas:
Windows disk and memory forensics
Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis
Unix or Linux disk and memory forensics
Static and dynamic malware analysis
Applied knowledge in at least one scripting or development language (such as Python)
Thorough understanding of enterprise security controls in Active Directory / Windows environments
Cloud services such as Azure, AWS and GCP
Must be eligible to work in United States
Preferred Requirements:
Ability to leverage project management skills to effectively budget, scope, and execute engagements
Ability to manage multiple projects and manage tight deadlines
Superior communication skills including precise and detail focused writing ability
Ability to lead a team of highly technical security professionals
Ability to prepare and review customized contracts for IR consulting services
Strong consultative, trusted advisor skills
Willingness to travel up to 30%
Bachelors or Masters degree in a technical field
Responsibilities and Duties:
Manage consulting engagements, with a focus on incident response and forensics. Provide both subject matter expertise and project management experience to serve as the point person for client engagements
Recommend and document specific counter-measures and mitigating controls
Assist with scoping prospective engagements, participating in engagements from kickoff through full remediation, and mentoring less experienced staff
Identify, market, and develop new business opportunities
Develop comprehensive and accurate reports and presentations for both technical and executive audiences
Utilize Crowdstrike technology to conduct large-scale investigations and examine host and network-based sources of evidence
Supervise staff, provide feedback and coaching, and grow their technical and consulting skills
Improve Kivu's business processes and incident response methodologies
Equipment Used:
All equipment required to perform duties and tasks were previously described.
Physical / Environmental Factors:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Kivu Consulting considers applicants for all positions without regards to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, marital status, veteran or military status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Kivu Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits:
Flexible PTO
Medical, Dental, and Vision
401k
Remote Work
Apply Now