Principal Engagement Lead (Cyber Incident Response) | Remote

About the Role

Surefire Cyber is building a faster, stronger way to respond to cyber incidents. As a Principal Engagement Lead, you’ll help lead client engagements across ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other high-impact threats—bringing experienced guidance that helps clients prepare, respond, recover, and strengthen cyber resilience after an event.

Responsibilities

• Own and guide incident response engagements from kickoff through recovery support, ensuring clear communication and measurable progress.
• Coordinate cross-functional stakeholders to deliver effective response actions aligned to client needs and incident priorities.
• Apply practical expertise gained from working with law firms, insurance carriers, brokers, law enforcement, and impacted organizations.
• Ensure engagements run efficiently by improving workflows, documentation, and delivery standards.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to engagement teams during complex, time-sensitive incidents.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience leading cyber incident response or related security engagements.
• Strong understanding of ransomware, email compromise, malware, and data theft response processes.
• Excellent client communication skills, including the ability to translate technical details into clear next steps.
• Ability to lead under pressure while keeping stakeholders aligned and focused on outcomes.
• Industry experience working with legal, insurance, or law enforcement stakeholders is a plus.

Benefits

• Opportunity to help organizations reduce stress and improve outcomes during critical cyber events.
• Work with industry veterans and a client-centric delivery model.
• Support a mission focused on strengthening cyber resilience before and after incidents.