VaporVM is seeking a dynamic cybersecurity professional with a passion for incident response and digital forensics. This role is suitable for an experienced Cyber Incident Response Consultant who thrives in high-pressure environments and possesses a strategic mindset to tackle modern cyber threats.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Respond to global cyber incidents stemming from both internal and external threats, potentially during non-traditional working hours.
- Analyze and contain cyberattacks using an understanding of recent adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures.
- Conduct host-centric investigations using forensic tools such as EDR, Volatility, X-Ways, Velociraptor, Cisco Secure Endpoint, etc.
- Utilize network forensic analysis techniques to interpret telemetry data and support incident investigations.
- Clearly communicate the Incident Response Lifecycle and Cyber Kill Chain in relation to real-world adversary behavior.
- Translate technical findings into business impacts and present them to non-technical stakeholders.
- Lead and collaborate on incident response engagements.
- Participate in and contribute to Threat Hunting activities across client environments.
- Facilitate or contribute to Table-Top Exercises and Incident Response Readiness Assessments.
- Collaborate in developing client-facing documentation, executive reports, and technical summaries.
- Act as a liaison between internal security teams and client stakeholders.
- Drive process improvement initiatives and contribute to consulting efficiency and scalability.
- Support public knowledge efforts such as whitepapers, blogs, podcasts, and conference talks.
Required Skills & Experience:
- 10-12 years of experience handling cybersecurity incidents and digital investigations.
- In-depth knowledge of modern threats such as ransomware, cybercrime, hacktivism, and advanced persistent threats (APT).
- Strong foundational knowledge in forensic analysis (host and network), threat hunting, and incident response methodology.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate complex information clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience conducting interviews and document reviews during readiness assessments.
- Flexibility to work on-call rotations, including evenings, weekends, or holidays as required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior hands-on experience in cyber incident response or digital forensics.
- Industry-recognized certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISAGCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CFE.
- Familiarity with global cybersecurity frameworks and best practices.
Location:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Work Conditions:
On-site, Full-time
Language Requirements:
Eligible applicants should be EU or Jordan Nationals Only.
