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Incident Response Principal Consultant (Remote)

CrowdStrike

United States

Remote · Lead/Principal · Full-time

The Role

This remote position involves leading complex incident response investigations for major global organisations, responding to advanced cyber threats and breaches. Day to day, consultants conduct forensic analysis, manage high-stakes engagements, and advise clients on containment and remediation strategies across diverse industry sectors.

Skills & Experience

The role requires strong technical expertise in incident response, digital forensics, and threat analysis. Candidates should have a solid understanding of attacker techniques, current vulnerabilities, and the broader threat landscape. Experience working on large, complex investigations and a commitment to continuous learning are essential.

Who It Suits

This position suits a self-motivated, technically minded professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys tackling novel, challenging problems. Those with a genuine passion for cybersecurity, an appetite for rapid skill development, and a desire to make a meaningful impact on global security will find this role particularly rewarding.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-08-22