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Incident Response Consultant (Remote)

CrowdStrike

United States

Remote · Mid · Full-time

The Role

This position involves working as part of a technical team on incident response engagements, investigating intrusions involving nation-state actors, e-crime groups, and hacktivists. Responsibilities include host and network forensic analysis across Windows, Mac, and Linux systems, threat hunting across large datasets, and producing detailed reports for customers, regulators, and legal counsel.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should have experience in incident response, computer and network forensic analysis, and familiarity with tools such as Bro/Zeek or Suricata. Reverse engineering and malware analysis skills, cloud incident response knowledge (AWS, Azure, GCP), and understanding of secure network architecture are valued.

Who It Suits

This role suits self-motivated incident response or information security professionals seeking to rapidly develop their skills through high-profile investigations, who enjoy working independently while collaborating with experienced colleagues and engaging directly with customers.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $123,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 159 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 06 Oct 2026