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SalaryFTI Consulting is the number one global expert firm for organisations facing crisis, transformation and moments of truth. The Cybersecurity Practice within FTI Consulting is a leading provider of independent cyber and risk management advisory services with a core offering focused on (but not limited to) Cyber Readiness, Incident Response and Complex Investigations & Litigation:
We are seeking to appoint a Snr Consultant/Director – Incident Response, to our cybersecurity practice in Sydney. This is a full-time role offering excellent career opportunities and professional development for your future progression within the firm.
What You’ll Do
- Respond to complex cyber incidents, including ransomware, data breaches, malware infections, email compromises, insider threats, and other security breaches experienced by our clients.
- Conduct in-depth investigations on various platforms and devices to identify the extent of compromises and potential threat actors.
- Rapidly assess incoming incidents, coordinating with internal teams and clients to implement containment strategies and mitigate potential damages.
- Utilise security tools, software, and methodologies to gather and analyse digital evidence, reconstructing incident timelines, and producing detailed assessments for internal and external stakeholders.
- Generate clear and concise reports documenting investigative findings, analysis results, and recommended remediation actions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams, including Cybersecurity, Forensics, Legal and IT teams, to ensure well-rounded and informative Incident Response efforts.
- Stay current with the latest cyber threats, attack techniques, and threat actor trends
This is an excellent opportunity for a person with proven, hands-on cybersecurity experience to join a dynamic and growing cybersecurity team. With the ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, the need for continuous professional development remains at the forefront of the quality of our team and is wholly supported.
We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications.
Qualifications & Experience
- A keen interest in cybersecurity either offensive or defensive, with a desire to progress a career with an international cybersecurity consultancy.
- Tertiary qualifications in cybersecurity or similar technology discipline
- One of the following - GCIH, GCIA, GCFA, GREM or similar certification(s) preferred
- Preferably five (5+) years of cybersecurity experience in complex operating environments
- Minimum three (3+) years in a customer facing support role (Client Services, Consulting, Professional Services)
- Extensive hands-on Incident Response and threat hunting experience with exposure to either host, network, or cloud forensics
- Strong communication skills (oral and written)
- A confident and articulate approach to briefing senior-level leadership and conveying technical information to a range of audiences of varying backgrounds.
- Desire to work with customers to solve complex IR scenarios, including during crisis situations.
- A strong work ethic and integrity and high level of professionalism
- Travel to FTI Consulting’s interstate and/or client locations as required
- Theoretical and practical knowledge in the following areas:
Modern Enterprise Detection and Response (EDR) tools
AWS, Azure (including Microsoft 365), and/or GCP
Tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) commonly employed by threat actors
Network traffic analysis, endpoint activity analysis, and log analysis techniques
Enterprise cyber incident management and response processes
Enterprise cybersecurity controls and failure modes
Our Benefits
Apart from the well-structured career path and excellent team environment, our employees enjoy a variety of perks and benefits. Our benefits include, but are not limited to:
- Attractive remuneration, including discretionary bonuses available to all employees
- 18 weeks paid, gender-neutral parental leave with full superannuation contributions throughout paid and unpaid leave
- Flexible working arrangements
- Financial support to obtain work-related professional qualifications
- Professional membership contributions and generous paid study leave (up to 12 days)
- Corporate discount available for health insurance, including dependent(s)
- Employee Assistance Program ("EAP") - free to all employees and their immediate families
- 35 hours per year for approved pro bono matters
- Special leave - 2 days per year of a cultural or religious holiday that is not treated as a public holiday in Australia
- FTI Work Perks: our discount program that provides a wide range of corporate offers, savings, and wellbeing resources
- Monthly Health & Wellbeing program including fitness subsidies
- Annual paid volunteer hours
- Corporate matching for charitable donations
- Opportunity to join our Reconciliation Action Plan - working group; FTI's Women's Initiative Network (FTI WIN); Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging and Corporate Citizenship committees
What makes us unique? With more than 8,000+ employees located in offices in every corner of the globe, we are the firm our clients call when their most important issues are at stake. Regardless of what level you are, you will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from top experts in your field on high-profile engagements that impact history. Our culture is collaborative, and we value diversity, recognition, development and making a difference in our communities.
FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange and has been recognised as a Best Firm to Work For by Consulting magazine and one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms by Forbes. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com and connect with us on Twitter/X ( @FTIConsulting ), Facebook and LinkedIn.
FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.
Additional Information
- Job Family/Level: Op Level 2 - Senior Consultant
- Citizenship Status Accepted: Not Applicable
- Exempt or Non-Exempt?: Exempt
