Incident Response Consultant (Hybrid)

About Us :

Lodestone soon to become Beazley Security is a global cybersecurity firm committed to helping clients enable advanced cyber defenses that reduce risk with quantifiable results.

We’re comprised of top talent from private industry, government, intelligence, and law enforcement who are specialists in threat detection, incident response, digital forensics, offensive security, risk management, and cyber resilience.

As a subsidiary of specialty insurance giant, Beazley Insurance, we’ve been at the forefront of cyber insurance management and breach response activities for business clients in the US, UK, and Europe since 2017.

As Beazley Security, the company will have an expanded scope, leveraging nearly two decades of cyber incident experience, a strong services division, and a business strategy focused on growth, to realize our goals and deliver benefit for clients.

As a company, we are committed to upholding our core values of Belonging, Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Curiosity.

We believe these values are essential to creating a strong and inclusive workplace culture, as well as to delivering world-class cybersecurity solutions to our clients worldwide.

As Beazley Security, these values will continue to thrive, with an extra emphasis on expansion of our capabilities and capacity in helping solve unique client challenges.

Summary :

We are seeking a highly motivated IT Consultant to join our Incident Response team. The ideal candidate will possess a s background in digital forensics, evidence management, and forensic analysis.

This role requires periodic in-office presence in our Plano, TX office (1-2 days per week) to handle evidence intake and outtake, create forensic images, and support the Incident Response team.

Key Responsibilities :

Evidence Handling :

Manage the intake, imaging, and outtake of digital evidence, ensuring

secure and organized processes.

• Maintain accurate chain of custody records for all evidence.
• Conduct regular audits of evidence inventories to ensure compliance with protocols.

Forensic Imaging :

• Create and verify forensic images of digital devices using industry-standard tools and techniques.
• Ensure the integrity and authenticity of digital evidence throughout the imaging process.
• Document all imaging processes and maintain detailed records.

Forensic Analysis :

• Perform detailed forensic analysis of digital evidence to support investigations and incident response.
• Analyze file systems, artifacts, logs, and other data sources to identify indicators of compromise.
• Develop comprehensive reports and documentation of findings, including timelines and activity summaries.

Incident Response Support :

• Assist in the identification, containment, and remediation of security incidents.
• Conduct triage forensic analysis to quickly assess the scope and impact of incidents.
• Participate in post-incident reviews and contribute to the development of improved response strategies.

Business Email Compromise (BEC) Investigations :

• Investigate and respond to business email compromise incidents.
• Analyze email headers, logs, and associated data to trace the source and method of compromise.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to remediate affected accounts and enhance email security measures.

Collaboration and Communication :

• Work closely with the Incident Response team to provide updates and communicate findings.
• Participate in team meetings, training sessions, and other collaborative activities.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging threats, and advancements in forensic tools and techniques.

Qualifications :

• 1-2 years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, or a related area.
• Familiarity with forensic tools such as Axiom, X-Ways or similar tooling.
• Strong understanding of operating systems, file systems, and network protocols.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFE, GCFA, CCE, CFCE) are a plus.

Lodestone Offers :

• Competitive salary and bonus.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous leave policies including 3 months paid paternal leave.
• 100% of employee-only insurance premiums covered (healthcare, dental and vision).
• Up to 5% matched 401k contribution.
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing training.
• Participation in industry conferences and events.
• Please upload resume via PDF
4 days ago