X-Force Incident Response Associate Consultant 2027
IBM
Herndon, VA
The Role
This associate-level consulting position sits within a global incident response practice, engaging Fortune 1000 clients across cyber incident response, crisis management, and threat hunting engagements. Day-to-day work spans forensic investigations, endpoint threat hunting using EDR tooling, and supporting clients in securing their environments following security incidents.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should demonstrate proficiency in at least one of: incident response, digital forensics, or threat hunting. Knowledge of EDR tools, operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS), file systems (NTFS, APFS, EXT4), MITRE frameworks, cloud infrastructure, memory analysis, and malware analysis is advantageous. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
Who It Suits
This role suits a recent university graduate with a passion for cybersecurity and forensic investigation who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing consulting environment. Those eager to earn industry certifications, work across global engagements, and build a career in incident response will find this an excellent entry point.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$180,000 (median $150,000 — from 154 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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