Junior Incident Response Consultant - Hybrid

Junior Incident Response Consultant Hybrid (McLean, VA) About the Role: As a Junior Incident Response Consultant, you will support forensic investigations alongside Principal, Senior, and standard Consultants within the Incident Response program. Your goal will be to assist in stopping compromises through containment, eradication, and data access forensic efforts. You will leverage our tech stack and support our clients during incident response. This is a hybrid role, and candidates must be located in the McLean, VA area. Employees are expected to work in the McLean office approximately 20% of the time for device collection and other business needs. Responsibilities: - Assist Principal and Senior consultants throughout the Incident Response lifecycle, from containment to reporting. - Analyze relevant forensic datasets and present findings clearly to the internal Pondurance team. - Detect signs of unauthorized or malicious activity across collected forensic evidence. - Highlight potential evidence gaps and report findings in a structured format to team members. - Work from the McLean, VA office approximately 20% of the time for device collection and other business needs. - Deliver after-hours investigative support on an as-needed basis. Technologies: - Productivity Suites: Microsoft 365 & MS Office - Team Collaboration Tools: Live chat platforms (e.g., Slack) - Command Line Tools: PowerShell, Terminals, iTerm2 - Basic Scripting Languages: Python, Bash, Java, C++ - Operating Environments: Windows Systems Knowledge and Skills: - A Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant discipline - Proven understanding of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack lifecycles - Familiarity with phishing tactics and mitigation strategies - Proficiency in utilizing diverse investigative tools to construct detailed incident timelines Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this position is $85,000 - $92,000 annually Actual compensation will be determined in good faith based on factors such as relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, geographic location (where applicable), and internal equity. This position may also be eligible for bonus or other incentive compensation, as well as the benefits described below. What We Offer: The opportunity to apply your expertise, take on new challenges, and help customers address their biggest security objectives. An inclusive culture of teamwork that embraces the diversity of our people and communities in which we work. Some of the corporate benefits (there are more) for full-time employees include: - Medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) Plan. - Time off: PTO, sick, holiday, & parental leave details are available