Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity

FTI Consulting

. Perform cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity engagements, including cyber incident response and management, while effectively leading teams and developing technical solutions tailored to client needs. Proficient in summarizing findings and presenting reports to diverse stakeholders, ensuring clarity and precision.

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Cyber Incident ResponseCyber Incident ManagementThreat Modeling FundamentalsPenetration Testing SkillsEDiscovery and Digital Forensics

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Hard Skills

Cybersecurity EngagementsResearch ConductingIncident AnalysisTechnical Solution DesignOperating Systems UnderstandingFile System FundamentalsSecurity ControlsData Loss PreventionThreat Identification TechniquesInvestigative Plans Development

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationLeadershipTeam ManagementClient Needs AssimilationService Delivery Improvement

Tools & Technologies

WindowsLinuxUnix

Industry Keywords

Corporate InvestigationsConsultant ManagementService Expansion StrategiesOpen-Source Information AssessmentSubcontractor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment
Summarize results accurately and concisely in written reports for law firms, financial institutions, and corporations
Manage consultants on engagements involving investigative researcher teams
Provide oral reports to clients when appropriate
Assist leadership in developing service-expansion strategies and improving service-delivery efficiency and consistency
Maintain knowledge of industry trends, threats, methodologies, and core technologies
Assimilate client needs and design appropriate technical solutions
Lead assessment of threat-identification techniques and development of methodologies and frameworks
Supervise incident-analysis results using advanced cybersecurity knowledge
Lead modification and enhancement of proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
Three+ years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization
Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Position does not provide visa sponsorship
Specialized experience in cyber incident response and cyber incident management
Understanding of operating systems, file system fundamentals, and security controls
In-depth familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix
Understanding of data loss/data theft prevention concepts and technologies
Understanding of eDiscovery and digital forensics concepts and technologies
Threat modeling fundamentals and penetration testing skills
Experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and assessing open-source information
Experience developing investigative plans and strategies
Experience identifying and managing subcontractor work, including negotiating budgets and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional development, coaching, and mentoring
Career path and progression support
Equal opportunity employment