Junior Incident Response Consultant - Hybrid

Pondurance•Mclean, VA

3d•$85,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Pondurance is hiring a Junior Incident Response Consultant to support forensic investigations and incident response for clients. The consultant works alongside Principal, Senior, and other Incident Response Consultants to help stop compromises through containment, eradication, and forensic analysis of data access. The role involves using Pondurance’s technology stack and supporting clients during incident response engagements. This is a hybrid position for candidates located in the McLean, Virginia area. Employees are expected to work from the McLean office approximately 20% of the time for device collection and other business needs. After-hours investigative support may be needed on an as-needed basis. The anticipated base salary range is $85,000–$92,000 annually. Actual compensation is determined based on factors including relevant experience, technical expertise, certifications, geographic location where applicable, and internal equity. The role may also be eligible for bonus or other incentive compensation. Pondurance describes its culture as inclusive and collaborative, supporting employees’ individual interests and career paths, and encouraging employees to contribute to the company’s direction. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D insurance, a 401(k) plan, and PTO, sick, holiday, and parental leave. Background and drug screenings are required as part of the hiring process. Pondurance is an equal opportunity employer focused on diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience in a relevant discipline.
Proven understanding of Business Email Compromise (BEC) attack lifecycles.
Familiarity with phishing tactics and mitigation strategies.
Proficiency in utilizing diverse investigative tools to construct detailed incident timelines.

Responsibilities

Assist Principal and Senior consultants throughout the Incident Response lifecycle, from containment to reporting.
Analyze relevant forensic datasets and present findings clearly to the internal Pondurance team.
Detect signs of unauthorized or malicious activity across collected forensic evidence.
Highlight potential evidence gaps and report findings in a structured format to team members.
Work from the McLean, Virginia office approximately 20% of the time for device collection and other business needs.
Deliver after-hours investigative support on an as-needed basis.