Senior Incident Response Consultant

Zurich NA is seeking a Senior Incident Response Consultant to join its SpearTip cybersecurity consulting team in Cedar, Cole County, US. This senior role offers a fixed salary of $118,780.65 and focuses on protecting client assets against advanced threats.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end incident response engagements for enterprise clients, including detection, containment, eradication, and post‑incident analysis.
• Develop and execute cyber counter‑intelligence strategies to mitigate zero‑day and advanced persistent threats.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to design and implement proactive security controls and resilience frameworks.
• Provide expert guidance to clients on risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, and reputation management.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to knowledge‑base articles, playbooks, and best‑practice documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands‑on experience in incident response, digital forensics, or cyber threat hunting.
• Strong expertise with SIEM, EDR, network traffic analysis, and malware reverse engineering tools.
• Relevant certifications such as GCIH, GNFA, CISSP, or equivalent.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical findings to both technical and executive audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field (advanced degree a plus).

What We Offer

• Competitive fixed salary of $118,780.65.
• Opportunity to work with cutting‑edge security technologies and high‑profile clients.
• Continuous learning and professional development programs.
• Collaborative culture focused on innovation and resilience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior Incident Response Consultant do at Zurich NA?

You will lead complex cyber incident investigations, develop counter‑intelligence strategies, and advise clients on protecting their assets and reputation.

What experience is required for this position?

At least 7 years in incident response, digital forensics, or threat hunting, plus relevant certifications such as GCIH, GNFA, or CISSP.

Is the salary fixed or negotiable?

The role offers a fixed annual salary of $118,780.65.