Associate, Incident Response

Summary

Kroll is a global provider of risk and financial advisory solutions. The Associate will support incident response engagements by applying digital forensics and cyber defense expertise, assisting with case management, client communication, quality oversight, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of strong technical skills in support of cyber defense or incident response assignments
• Supports the Case Manager in the effective running of an assignment through to its closure, providing input to structuring projects, managing resources, presenting findings and providing commercially viable advice to the client
• Monitors quality of own work and that of the assignment team, and ensures value is delivered to the client
• Communicates regularly to senior members of the team, bringing case issues and findings to attention of appropriate personnel for resolution and decision making
• Develop and maintain key client relationships, ensuring Kroll’s high standards of service and integrity are adhered to at all times
• Support the development of junior staff by acting as mentor and ensuring Kroll’s high standards are met at all times
• Ensure Key Performance Indicators (consisting of utilization rates, business generation and personal objectives) are consistently achieved
• Identify own learning needs and opportunities, and continuously seek to improve personal performance

Skills

• Incident Response
• Computer Forensics
• Network Security
• Computer Security Audit
• The individual must possess excellent project management skills, with ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with both clients and colleagues across Kroll's network of offices
• Fluency in English is required together with fluency or native capability in the language of the country in which they will be based
• Experience of managing complex cases and successfully managing resources and budget
• Ability to drive forward and co-ordinate a number of concurrent projects and tasks, managing competing demands
• Clarity of thought and expression to win confidence from key stakeholders and colleagues
• A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving
• Due to the range of assignments that you will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams
• Recommended one (1) years incident response experience investigating and remediating cyber breaches, preferably in a consultancy position
• Desired qualifications: CREST IR, CFCE, ENCE, GIAC or other certification(s) would be beneficial (GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GNFA)
• Another European or Arabic language would be advantageous

Qualifications

Must Haves

• Incident Response
• Computer Forensics
• Network Security
• Computer Security Audit
• The individual must possess excellent project management skills, with ability to communicate effectively and build strong working relationships with both clients and colleagues across Kroll's network of offices
• Fluency in English is required together with fluency or native capability in the language of the country in which they will be based
• Experience of managing complex cases and successfully managing resources and budget
• Ability to drive forward and co-ordinate a number of concurrent projects and tasks, managing competing demands
• Clarity of thought and expression to win confidence from key stakeholders and colleagues
• A highly professional and commercial approach to problem solving
• Due to the range of assignments that you will manage across various industry-sectors and country locations, a key interest in global events and markets, with an awareness of working across different cultural and political environments is essential
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills that help represent diverse communities
• Experience working with diverse teams

Nice to Haves

• Recommended one (1) years incident response experience investigating and remediating cyber breaches, preferably in a consultancy position
• Desired qualifications: CREST IR, CFCE, ENCE, GIAC or other certification(s) would be beneficial (GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GNFA)
• Another European or Arabic language would be advantageous

Benefits

• U.S.-specific comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• U.S.-specific generous paid time off (PTO), paid company holidays, generous parental and family leave.
• U.S.-specific life insurance, short- and long-term disability coverage, and accident protection.
• U.S.-specific performance-based incentives.
• U.S.-specific merit-based compensation reviews.
• U.S.-specific 401(k) plans with company matching.