Consultant, Restoration and Remediation; Remote
Elkridge, Howard County, Maryland, 21075, USA
Listed on 2025-10-08
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, IT Support, IT Consultant
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About Surefire Cyber
Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats. Our client-centric approach reduces stress and provides clients the confidence needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents – and fortify their cyber resilience after an event.
Our approach is designed by industry veterans with experience working alongside law firms, insurance carriers, brokers, law enforcement, and impacted organizations in cyber incident response. We aim to improve efficiency, predictability, and transparency in the industry.
Job Title:Consultant, Restoration and Remediation
Location:
Remote (USA)
Role:
Full time / Exempt Compensation: $60k-$90k Role Overview
You are a systems-savvy problem solver with experience in restoring compromised systems and implementing remediation strategies. You may have worked as an IT Engineer, System Administrator, or Cybersecurity Consultant, and are now looking to apply those skills in incident response.
You will collaborate with Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) teams, diagnose problems, and support clients with empathy and clear communication during cyber events.
Responsibilities- Support post-incident recovery efforts with DFIR teams
- Restore compromised systems, including data recovery and system hardening
- Develop and execute remediation plans based on technical and operational requirements
- Reimage, rebuild, and reconfigure endpoints, servers, and affected services
- Use systems administration skills to restore and configure environments
- Troubleshoot network issues and resolve infrastructure problems
- Contribute to digital artifact collection and forensic evidence gathering
- Investigate malware infections, unauthorized access, and system integrity issues
- Implement endpoint protection and access controls under supervision
- Document actions and findings clearly and thoroughly
- Participate in after-hours support as needed for 24/7 incident response
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of Windows, Linux, MacOS security features
- Experience with firewalls, VPNs, Active Directory, Group Policy, Exchange, endpoint security tools
- Understanding of cyber attack techniques and IOC identification
- Strong troubleshooting skills and a proactive attitude
- Excellent communication skills to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt quickly in high-pressure situations
We encourage applicants to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as we value willingness to learn and growth.
Interview Process- Apply via our website
- Preliminary phone interview with the People Team
- Virtual interview with Restoration Team members
- Interview with the hiring leader/Director of R&R
- Take-home mock scenario
- Interview with the Chief Delivery Officer
- Final interview with the CEO
- Competitive compensation and rewards
- Remote work environment
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Health, dental, vision insurance, and dependent premiums paid by employer
- 401K matching, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D benefits
- Career development and growth opportunities
Surefire Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Additional Details- Seniority level:
Entry level - Employment type:
Full-time - Job function:
Consulting, IT, Sales - Industry: Computer and Network Security
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