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Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant

Quest

Job Description

Posted on: 
November 24, 2024

Summary and company overview

Overview

At Quest Software, our mission is to be the “go-to” partner to help modernize, protect and secure hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments. We aim to build mission-critical solutions for cybersecurity resilience and risk management, disaster recovery and migration that help organizations globally enable digital transformation while still protecting their investment in the highest-value (and highly targeted) on-prem assets such as Active Directory.

Our Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) conducts essential cyber security incident handling activities to defend organization from cyber-attacks, through timely detection, investigation and remediation of potential threats.

We are currently looking for a Software Solutions Architect-Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant to join our Professional Services team and be a part of the CSIRT. This role is a North America remote role with less than 50% travel.

Come join Quest in our nearly 25-year journey helping customers achieve their business outcomes including:

  • Efficiently managing and protecting identities in a hybrid AD ecosystem
  • Securing intellectual property (IP), regulated information and other critical data
  • Responding to cyber threats and recovering customer environments from cyber breaches.
  • Accelerating digital transformation to the Microsoft 365 cloud
  • Supporting merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy
  • Delivering seamless IT integrations and consolidations that improve productivity for IT and business users alike

Company Description:

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize, and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.

We’re not the company that makes big promises. We’re the company that fulfills them.

We’re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.

Responsibilities

  • Active Directory Consultation: Provide expert guidance and consulting services to clients on all aspects of Active Directory design, implementation, and management. Implement M365 security solutions to meet customer needs and align with best practices
  • Security Strategy Development: Develop security strategies tailored to meet the unique needs and objectives of each client, ensuring minimal disruption and maximum efficiency.
  • Lead and support incident response engagements, from detection and containment through analysis and remediation, while partnering with Incident Responders, Customer Success and technical Support, responding to cybersecurity incidents, identifying adversaries, remediating vulnerabilities, and restoring services.
  • Support proactive incident response service engagements, including customer testing and tabletop exercises.
  • Assist in capturing and deploying knowledge of latest attacker methodologies with members of our Incident Response team.
  • Ensures all security incidents are tracked and documented appropriately.
  • Participate in pre-sales conversations with prospective customers, Sales enablement sessions, webinars, and other business development opportunities
  • Client Engagement: Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their business requirements and challenges, and providing tailored solutions and support to address their needs. As the client's trusted advisor, identify and pursue additional opportunities.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on experience working with Azure Active Directory, with a focus on design, implementation, security, and recovery.
  • 2-3 years of hands-on incident response experience.
  • Security analyst experience, preferably in a SOC or MSSP setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Security Expertise: Proven track record in leading and executing large-scale Active Directory migrations, encompassing both on-premises and cloud environments. CISSP or similar certification highly desired.
  • Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of Azure Active Directory architecture, group policies, LDAP, DNS, DHCP, and other related technologies, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues and challenges.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts and solutions clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including sales, engineering, and support, to deliver comprehensive solutions and services that meet client requirements.

Additional commentary

Why work with us!

  • Life at Quest means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.
  • When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solutions.
  • Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.
  • We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.
  • Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.

Quest is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Come join us. For more information, visit us on the web at http://www.quest.com/careers.

Job seekers should be aware of fraudulent job offers from online scammers and only apply to roles listed on quest.com/careers using our applicant system. Note: We do not use text messaging or third-party messaging apps like Telegram to communicate with applicants, so please exercise caution if you are approached in this way and only interact with people claiming to be Quest employees if they have an official quest.com email.

Summary and company overview

Overview

At Quest Software, our mission is to be the “go-to” partner to help modernize, protect and secure hybrid Active Directory and Microsoft 365 environments. We aim to build mission-critical solutions for cybersecurity resilience and risk management, disaster recovery and migration that help organizations globally enable digital transformation while still protecting their investment in the highest-value (and highly targeted) on-prem assets such as Active Directory.

Our Cyber Security Incident Response Team (CSIRT) conducts essential cyber security incident handling activities to defend organization from cyber-attacks, through timely detection, investigation and remediation of potential threats.

We are currently looking for a Software Solutions Architect-Cyber Security Incident Response Consultant to join our Professional Services team and be a part of the CSIRT. This role is a North America remote role with less than 50% travel.

Come join Quest in our nearly 25-year journey helping customers achieve their business outcomes including:

  • Efficiently managing and protecting identities in a hybrid AD ecosystem
  • Securing intellectual property (IP), regulated information and other critical data
  • Responding to cyber threats and recovering customer environments from cyber breaches.
  • Accelerating digital transformation to the Microsoft 365 cloud
  • Supporting merger and acquisition (M&A) strategy
  • Delivering seamless IT integrations and consolidations that improve productivity for IT and business users alike

Company Description:

At Quest, we create and manage the software that makes the benefits of new technology real. Companies turn to us to manage, modernize, and secure their business, from on-prem to in-cloud, from the heart of the network to the vulnerable endpoints. From complex challenges like Active Directory management and Office 365 migration, to database and systems management, to redefining security, and hundreds of needs in between, we help you conquer your next challenge now.

We’re not the company that makes big promises. We’re the company that fulfills them.

We’re Quest: Where Next Meets Now.

Apply now