Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Avertium is expanding its dfir team and is looking for team members to help us help clients contain and investigate breachesAvertium is a startup cyber security company providing mss and consulting servicesAvertium is building success by valuing team members and providing them with everything they need to succeed, which in turn means our clients are provided with the best possible serviceThis is an opportunity for you to get involved in building a top tier dfir team, with excellent funding and support from the rest of the avertium business.
We are looking to add experienced dfir investigators, threat hunters and malware reversers to join the teamThese are mid to senior level positions and can be remote or based in our offices in longmont, co, phoenix, az or knoxville, tnSome of the benefits of joining the dfir team include an annual team meetup at a major con, budget to kit out your home office, training budget, chance to choose your toolkit and most importantly the chance to grow your expertise and career while working with a great bunch of people.
In addition to outstanding technical skills our team is built around the core value of collaboration, within the team, within the company and with our customersAs a result, there is the opportunity for cross skilling if you are looking to broaden your skill setSo, if you want to work in an environment where you are supported by both senior management and your colleagues, the avertium dfir team is the place for you.
Our investigations are varied, from ransomware to large cloud social media platformsWith clients coming direct via retainers, mss and referrals we are not an insurance supporting ir sausage factory!
Digital forensics and incident response investigator
You will be the face of the ir team, helping clients manage an incident, containing the threat, and investigating root cause and extent of accessYou will need to be an expert at finding badness and tracking threat actors through networks that all too often have not been designed with security in mindIn addition to technical skills, you must be able to communicate with clients who are facing the worst day of their career and help them see the path to resolving the incident and understand how we will be saving their bacon!
Qualifications
While degrees and certifications provide some insight into your foundational knowledge and ability to pass exams, we are looking for team members with proven real-world experienceTo succeed in any of these roles you will need:
Demonstratable ability for self-directed research and learning.
Experience in the role you are applying for, including the tools used.
Strong communication skills, both with colleagues and clients.
Familiarity with common security standards (e.gHipaa, ccpa, gdpr, pci)
Excellent understanding of the current cybersecurity threat landscape
Role requirements
Travel: 0% to 25%
Benefits
Opportunity to get in early on a startup
Training budget
Opportunity for cross skilling
Chance to be involved in building new capabilities and systems
Working a wide range of incident types
Well resourced team, with access to the tools you need
Working for a company that really values its staff
Health, dental, vision insurance
401k plan with company match
In addition to a career in the challenging world of computer and network security, avertium offers competitive salaries, full benefits, participation in 401(k), and opportunities for professional growth and developmentWe offer the opportunity to work with cutting-edge security technologies in a stimulating work environment.
Avertium is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
