Senior Incident Response Lead - New Zealand

Senior Incident Response Team Member is a highly skilled position within the Accenture’s Global Cyber Response team. You will be working closely with technical leads to conduct independent investigations and proactive engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform digital forensics and incident response investigations independently, from initial detection through resolution.

• Conduct thorough investigations into cybersecurity incidents, applying your expertise to uncover and address the root causes.

• Utilize advanced forensic tools and techniques to analyze and interpret evidence from compromised systems.

• Provide guidance and support to junior DFIR team members, sharing your knowledge and expertise to help them develop their skills.

• Adapt to different technical tasks and challenges based on the needs of ongoing investigations, demonstrating versatility and problem-solving capabilities.

• Apply your technical skills across various aspects of DFIR, including forensic analysis, incident response, and threat hunting.

• Collaborate with other teams and stakeholders to gather information, analyze evidence, and provide recommendations for improving security posture.

• Document investigation processes, findings, and recommendations comprehensively and clearly.

• Actively contribute to the development and delivery of proactive engagements including threat hunts and Table Top Exercises.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Advanced degrees or additional certifications are advantageous.

• Extensive experience in digital forensics and incident response, with a broad knowledge of various forensic and investigative tools.

• Strong proficiency in forensic analysis, evidence handling, and incident management.

• Proven track record of independently managing complex DFIR cases and investigations.

• Strong written and spoken communication skills with ability to communicate highly technical details to a senior executive audience.

• Must have full working rights in Australia and/or New Zealand. No visa or sponsorship is available for this position.

Desirable:

• Experience providing mentorship and support to junior team members in a professional setting.

• Knowledge and experience in Cloud based attacks and cloud incident response techniques.

• Familiarity with malware analysis techniques.

• Ability to travel up to 20%.