Junior Incident Response Consultant

Pondurance

. Support forensic investigations alongside Principal, Senior, and standard Consultants within the Incident Response program .

Posted 10/17/2026full-timeMcLean • Virginia • United StatesJunior💰 $85,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forensic investigations and incident response, with a strong understanding of Business Email Compromise attack lifecycles and proficiency in utilizing investigative tools. Capable of analyzing forensic datasets and presenting findings clearly while delivering after-hours support as needed.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forensic Investigation SupportBusiness Email Compromise (BEC) UnderstandingIncident Response Lifecycle AssistanceProficiency in PowerShell and PythonExperience with Microsoft 365

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Hard Skills

Forensic AnalysisIncident ResponseData Access ForensicsPhishing Mitigation StrategiesInvestigative Tool UtilizationPython ProgrammingBash ScriptingJava ProgrammingC++ ProgrammingWindows Operating Environments

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365MS OfficeSlackPowerShellTerminalsITerm2

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityIncident Response ProgramUnauthorized Activity DetectionEvidence Gap ReportingContainment and Eradication

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityJavaPythonC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support forensic investigations alongside Principal, Senior, and standard Consultants within the Incident Response program
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, VA office approximately 20% of the time for device collection and other business needs
Deliver after-hours investigative support on an as-needed basis
Assist with stopping compromises through containment, eradication, and data access forensic efforts
Leverage Pondurance’s technology stack to support clients during incident response

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Experience with Microsoft 365 and MS Office
Experience with live chat platforms such as Slack
Experience with PowerShell, Terminals, and iTerm2
Knowledge of Python, Bash, Java, and C++
Knowledge of Windows operating environments
Candidates must be located in the McLean, VA area and able to work in the McLean office approximately 20% of the time
Ability to deliver after-hours investigative support on an as-needed basis
Must be authorized to work in the United States; sponsorship requirement addressed in application

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision, disability, FSA, HSA, life and AD&D insurance
401(k) Plan
PTO, sick leave, holiday leave, and parental leave
Inclusive culture of teamwork
Opportunity to apply expertise, take on new challenges, and help customers address security objectives
Background and drug screenings as part of the hiring process