[Remote] Information Security Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. MassMutual is seeking a skilled Information Security Consultant to join their Digital Forensics & Incident Response team within the Security Operations Center. The role involves investigating cyber security incidents, conducting forensic data analysis, and developing detection capabilities to enhance the firm's security posture. Responsibilities • Investigate various types of cyber security incidents • Conduct detailed endpoint and network forensic data analysis as part of an investigation • Develop new detection capabilities to identify malicious activity • Take on specialized projects to enhance our capabilities and security toolsets • Perform in depth malware analysis • Mentor junior security analysts and help them to acquire new security skills Skills • Bachelor's degree • 8+ years experience in Cyber Security Incident Response or related field • Ability to work M-F 3pm-11:30pm Eastern Time schedule • Incident handling, to include experience conducting or managing incident response from small scale to large event coordination in a complex enterprise environment • Endpoint & network forensic analysis, to include analysis of relevant logs and data, and background using a variety of forensic analysis tools • Offensive security, with the ability to think like an adversary when threat hunting and responding to incidents • Threat detection and response, to include the ability to identify gaps in alerting and development of new alert logic • Knowledge of current security threats, techniques, and landscape • Ability to take a security event, perform analysis to help understand the context and piece together the overall narrative of a potential compromise • Experience with system administration in a large enterprise environment, including Windows, macOS and Linux servers and workstations, network administration, cloud administration • GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM SANS Certifications helpful • Experience with penetration testing labs (such as Hack the Box, or Capture the Flag challenges) • Ability to perform static and dynamic malware analysis to understand the nature of malware • BA or BS Computer Science, or a college degree in Cyber Security related field • Passion to learn, as well as a dedication and self-driven desire to keep abreast of latest cybersecurity threats and hacking techniques • Advanced problem-solving skills, and the desire to get your hands dirty • Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills • Strong project management skills Benefits • Access to learning content on Immersive, InfoSkills and SANS as well as other informational platforms • Your ethics and integrity will be valued by a company with a strong and stable ethical business with industry leading pay and benefits Company Overview • MassMutual is a mutual life insurance company that provides investment management and trust services. It was founded in 1851, and is headquartered in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • MassMutual has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 80 in 2025, 96 in 2024, 68 in 2023, 117 in 2022, 121 in 2021, 73 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job