Many of the existing members of the team are DFIR all-rounders that are as comfortable chewing through log files at the command line during threat hunting as presenting an executive summary of an incident to board members. Cases will include everything from false alarms to nation state attacks against critical infrastructure. Efficient and methodical collaboration is key in projects of this scale, as is excellent written and spoken English.

You will also have demonstrated skills in various elements of Incident Response, conducting computer intrusion investigations, and have a strong foundation in cyber security policy, operations and best practices. This might include proficiency with leading EDR tools, familiarity with forensic analysis tools such as X-Ways or EnCase, or forensic triage expertise using Velociraptor or UAC. Furthermore, familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems and enterprise technology such as Active Directory / LDAP / Entra ID, on-premises and cloud-based email, and network devices such as firewalls, proxies, IPS/IDS, SIEMs, etc. is preferred. 

As an experienced consultant, you’ll understand that the nature of the work sometimes involves late nights, early starts, weekends, or travel at short notice. In return, XFIR provides time off in lieu, weekend on-call allowance and the ability to manage your own time wherever possible. We don’t offer opaque bonus schemes but can offer a base salary designed attract the best people for the job.

The selected candidate will be assigned as the X-Force Incident Response Deputy Lead for the APAC region. The position can be Bangkok/Philippines.

In this role you must have at least 5 years of technical and professional experience in the following: Experience and subject matter expertise in one or more of the following specialties: incident response, systems administration, disaster recovery, business continuity, computer forensics and/or network security.Experience managing technical security projects either as a consultant or internal security practitioner.A thorough understanding of network protocols, network devices, computer security devices, secure architecture & system administration in support of computer forensics & network security operations.Significant hands-on experience with hardware/software tools used in incident response, computer forensics, network security assessments, and/or application security.Experience with assessing and developing enterprise-wide policies and procedures for IT risk mitigation and incident response.Experience in Windows, Mac, and Unix operating systems.