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Incident Response Principal Consultant (Remote)

CrowdStrike

Remote

Remote · Lead/Principal · Full-time · $115,000 - $160,000 a year

The Role

This position involves leading complex incident response engagements for major global organisations, investigating breaches, analysing threat actor activity, and delivering expert guidance throughout the full incident lifecycle. Consultants work across a varied caseload, handling high-profile investigations that demand both technical depth and clear client communication.

Skills & Experience

Strong technical expertise in incident response and digital forensics is essential, along with a solid understanding of current vulnerabilities, threat actors, and attack methodologies. Experience working within or alongside enterprise-scale environments is expected, and candidates should demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning within a rapidly evolving field.

Who It Suits

This role suits a highly motivated, self-directed security professional who thrives on variety and complexity. Someone who actively follows emerging threats, enjoys working on demanding investigations, and is looking to accelerate their career through exposure to some of the most significant incidents affecting organisations worldwide will find this role compelling.

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: 2026-08-24