Principal Consultant, Restoration and Remediation

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About Surefire Cyber

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats. Our client-centric approach reduces stress and provides clients the confidence needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents – and fortify their cyber resilience after an event.

Surefire Cyber’s approach and delivery are designed by industry veterans who have worked shoulder-to shoulder with law firms, insurance carriers, brokers, law enforcement, and impacted organizations in responding to cyber incidents. We are marshaling this experience to address the industry’s persistent challenges of efficiency, predictability, and transparency.

Job Title: Principal, Restoration and Remediation

Location: Remote (USA)

Role: Full time

What Makes You Stand Out

You are a senior technical leader in cybersecurity and incident response, known for restoring order and confidence during high-severity events. You’ve led the full lifecycle of post-incident recovery efforts , from strategic planning and stakeholder advising , to hands-on systems restoration and network reconfiguration.

You bring not only deep technical skills across enterprise IT infrastructure but also the confidence and clarity to lead clients, coach teammates, and evolve internal capabilities. You thrive in high-pressure environments, take initiative, and are passionate about growing the next generation of cyber responders.

How You’ll M ake A n Impact

As a Principal Consultant on the Restoration and Remediation team, you’ll lead Surefire Cyber’s most complex and sensitive post-incident recovery engagements. You’ll advise clients on restoration strategy, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and oversee technical execution across diverse environments.

You’ll also play a key role in maturing Surefire Cyber’ s internal R&R capabilities ; mentoring consultants, improving playbooks and tooling, and shaping how we scale recovery operations.

Your Role I n Action

• Lead end-to-end recovery operations for complex cyber incidents, including ransomware outbreaks, large-scale breaches, and targeted compromises
• Architect and manage technical remediation plans across hybrid infrastructure (on-prem, cloud, and SaaS) , including user recovery, server rebuilds, reconfiguration, and hardening
• Oversee restoration of identity services (Active Directory, Azure AD), messaging systems (Exchange, M365), VPNs, firewalls, MFA, and enterprise backup solutions
• A d vise client executives (CIOs, CISOs, legal, insurers) on remediation strategy, recovery timelines, and long-term resilience improvements
• Coordinate recovery workstreams across DFIR, IT, legal, and insurance stakeholders, ensuring alignment and technical integrity
• Act as technical escalation point during recovery engagements, solving roadblocks with precision and speed
• M entor senior and junior consult

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embers to expand your knowledge base and experience. We at Surefire Cyber invite you to apply even if you do not feel you have mastery in all the requirements listed on the job description and welcome a further discussion .

Interview Process

• Submit interest and application on our website
• Preliminary phone interview with the Talent & People Team (approx., 30 minutes)
• Virtual technical interview with the Restoration Team (approx., 45 minutes)
• Virtual interview with our Director of Restoration (approx., 45 minutes)
• Take Home Assessment
• Virtual interview with Chief Delivery Officer (approx., 30 minutes)
• Virtual interview with CEO (Chief Executive Officer) (approx., 30 minutes)

Benefits for Full-Time Surefire Cyber Team Members

• Competitive compensation plan and equity for all team members
• Remote workforce
• Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
• Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• We prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth

Surefire Cyber is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.