Kivu Consulting, leading computer forensics, and investigations firm is seeking an experienced Information Protection professional. The right candidate will join a team of security professionals that are working with our client base to address Government Risk and Compliance needs. This position is at the Kivu Associate Director level

Responsibilities included, but are not limited to:

• Lead consulting engagements in the cyber security space with a background in Risk Management/Assessment, Governance Risk & Compliance and the NIST Cyber Security Framework (CSF)
• Deliver exceptional client services, including communicating with clients throughout the entire project lifecycle to better understand client needs
• Remain highly responsive and ensure all deadlines are met
• Manage staff performing cyber risk/security assessments but remaining hands-on with creating client facing assessment reports.
• Experience in dealing with senior executives on the client side in a consulting capacity.
• Reporting to the service line director, assisting in growing Kivu’s profitable business. Support initiatives like recruiting staff and further mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• At least 10 years’ professional experience in Cyber Security
• At least 4 years of experience in consulting (preferable Big4).
• Ability to manage multiple projects and train/ mentor staff
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus: CISSP, CRISC, CISM
• Excellent reporting skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to C-level executives, legal and Senior executives
• Ability to support business development efforts

Please email a resume and detailed cover letter (outlining how you fit the above requirements) to hr@kivuconsulting.com

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead engagements related to data breach response and preemptive cyber security; analytic and reporting for litigation, and regulatory response; workplace and employment issues, including theft of trade secrets, and; investigations related to network breaches/unauthorized access of data through computer forensics and incident response
• Deliver exceptional client services, including communicating with the client throughout the entire project lifecycle to better understand client needs
• Remain highly responsive and ensure all deadlines are met
• Manage staff performing data breach response, cyber risk/security assessments, and remain involved in phases such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and log configuration
• Engage with attackers directly and/or manage staff engaging with attackers to resolve cyber extortion incidents
• Lead CSIRP development and gap analysis, tabletop exercises, incident response and computer forensics, and data breach response with best practices
• Experience with scan/assessment tools such as Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, Core Impact, and/or others
• Handle web application exploitation, server and client-side attacks, and protocol subversion
• Perform IT System and Network Audits; write technical reports
• Remain abreast of computer networks, hardware, communications, and connectivity
• Work closely with firm leadership to continue Kivu’s profitable growth and support initiatives, recruit staff and lead teams

Qualifications

• At least 7 years’ professional experience in network/cyber investigations, incident response, forensics or related InfoSec experience
• Experience in a professional services firm handling law firm clients
• Ability to manage multiple projects and train/ mentor staff
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus: GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH); GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA); GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM); GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA); GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE); Encase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
• Advanced working knowledge of forensic tools (e.g. Encase, FTK, BlackLight)
• Experience with Unix, Linux, Mac, and Windows systems, and an admin level understanding of networking, firewalls, and the various protocols involved in data sharing and communications (e.g. how protocols work, their common ports, and common usage)
• Working knowledge of current data collection, storage, and chain of custody best practices
• Excellent reporting skills (both written and verbal)
• Experience presenting findings and recommendations to C-level executives, law enforcement, and outside counsel
• Ability to support business development efforts

The position is full-time. Compensation will include an attractive base salary, incentive compensation and full benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.

Core Focus

The ideal candidate is self-directed a passion for technology, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The IT Analyst will actively contribute to meaningful projects and work closely with IT Management and senior leadership.  The candidate must have strong communication skills, both written and oral and have excellent customer service skills.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Provide Tier II support on issues escalated from help desk regarding support to employees for computer equipment, applications, and cloud systems.
• Assist with firewall changes, deployment of virtual machines, storage changes, and backups.
• Assist with new user creation and departures, computer imaging.
• Interact with hardware and software vendors on an ongoing basis for repair and problem resolution.
• Author appropriate documentation, records and procedures relating to users, equipment operations, software changes, maintenance and problems encountered, with periodic review to insure they are current.
• Evaluate current methods of software and hardware use, recommend improvements and efficiencies.
• Lend IT support in areas such as cybersecurity, programming, analytics, and data center management.
• Rotating on call schedule providing evening and weekend coverage.

Qualifications and Required/Preferred Experience

• Degree in computer science or related field, or equivalent experience and certifications (MCSA,MCSE, CCNA, etc.)
• Microsoft Office 365 – User Administration, Exchange Online, Sharepoint Online, Flow, OneDrive, Teams, Skype.
• Active Directory, Azure, Intune.
• Hyper V\VMWare virtual machine administration.
• Sonic Wall and Fortinet Firewall configuration and troubleshooting.  (VPN)
• Networking, switching, VLANS.  (TCP/IP, HTTP, HTTPS, SFTP, DHCP)
• Dell Servers and Storage administration. (SAN, NAS, RAID)
• Software installation and deployment.
• Exposure to Cybersecurity best practices and procedures.
• Have effective interpersonal skills to communicate with organization staff and department managers to accomplish goals for productivity and organization wide quality of service.
• Ability to work well individually and in teams
• Strong work ethic and attention to detailAbout Kivu Consulting, Inc.
  Kivu Consulting is an international computer forensics and incident response firm founded in 2009. Kivu offers services in data breach response, risk assessments, and computer forensics. Kivu’s digital forensic investigators and incident responders are experienced in protecting organizations against compromise of data, theft of trade secrets and unauthorized access to data.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience performing data breach response, in addition to knowledge in security risk assessments, reactive incident response, and computer forensics (ransomware is a plus). This person will carry out a high level of customer service and communication with clients around the country, deploying various technical, analytical, and legal tactics in a fast-paced environment.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Participate in engagements related to preemptive data breach response; analytic and reporting for litigation, data breaches, and regulatory response; workplace and employment issues, including theft of trade secrets, and; investigations related to network breaches/unauthorized access of data through computer forensics and incident response
• Deliver exceptional client services, including communicating with the client throughout the entire project lifecycle to better understand client needs
• Remain highly responsive and ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform data breach response, cyber risk/security assessments, and remain involved in phases such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and log configuration
• Engage with attackers directly to resolve cyber extortion incidents
• Participate in CSIRP development and gap analysis, tabletop exercises, incident response and computer forensics, and data breach response with best practices
• Experience with scan/assessment tools such as Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, Core Impact, and/or others
• Handle web application exploitation, server and client-side attacks, and protocol subversion
• Perform IT System and Network Audits; write technical reports
• Remain abreast of computer networks, hardware, communications, and connectivity

Qualifications and Required/Preferred Experience

• 1-3 years of relevant experience described above; prior experience consulting in the private sector is a major plus
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields is preferred
• Certifications: SANS, EnCE, CISSP, or other relevant security certifications are preferred
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, Mac, and UNIX systems
• Proficient in one of more of the following languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Perl
• Knowledgeable of encryption and encoding methods, communication protocols, and algorithms
• Enthusiastic about delivering the highest quality results to clients on time and on budget
• Able to triage multiple cases simultaneously
• Self-driven to deliver the highest level of results for clients

Summary of Responsibilities

Participate in engagements related to preemptive data breach response; analytic and reporting for litigation, data breaches, and regulatory response; workplace and employment issues, including theft of trade secrets, and; investigations related to network breaches/unauthorized access of data through computer forensics and incident response

• Deliver exceptional client services, including communicating with the client throughout the entire project life cycle to better understand client needs
• Remain highly responsive and ensure all deadlines are met
• Perform data breach response, cyber risk/security assessments, and remain involved in phases such as penetration testing, vulnerability scanning, and log configuration
• Engage with attackers directly to resolve cyber extortion incidents
• Participate in CSIRP development and gap analysis, tabletop exercises, incident response and computer forensics, and data breach response with best practices
• Experience with scan/assessment tools such as Metasploit, Nessus, Burp Suite, Core Impact, and/or others
• Handle web application exploitation, server and client-side attacks, and protocol subversion
• Perform IT System and Network Audits; write technical reports
• Remain abreast of computer networks, hardware, communications, and connectivity

Requirements

• 2-4 years of relevant experience described above; prior experience consulting in the private sector is a major plus
• Bachelor’s degree or Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields is preferred
• Certifications:  SANS, EnCE, OSCP/OSCE, or other relevant security certifications are preferred
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, Mac, and UNIX systems
• Proficient in one of more of the following languages:  C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, Ruby, JavaScript, Perl
• Knowledgeable of encryption and encoding methods, communication protocols, and algorithms
• Familiarity with NIST frameworks
• Enthusiastic about delivering the highest quality results to clients on time and on budget
• Able to triage multiple cases simultaneously
• Self-driven to deliver the highest level of results for clients

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Continuous improvement of the evidence handling process and documentation.
• Collaborate with senior management to include Denver Associate Director(s), Director(s), and other sites’ senior leadership as well.
• Ensure Denver lab maintains cutting edge technology and processes.
• Availability on an as-needed basis to lead evidence collection (remote and at customer sites) for high priority cases.
• Lead an evidence technician team through and participate in all of the following tasks:
• Adhere to Kivu’s documented processes and procedures for ensuring original and digital evidence is received, inventoried, handled, tracked and audited appropriately.
• Ensure all original and digital evidence is maintained in accordance with Kivu policies and procedures; preserving and archiving digital evidence using forensic best practices.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining accurate and detailed chain of custody documentation and all associated documentation.
• Follow documented Kivu processes and procedures for evidence destruction at case closure, where appropriate.
• Communicate with case analysts to create a processing plan to meet the analyst’s work needs.
• Utilize authorized forensic tools to image, process, and extract digital artifacts from digital media – to include laptops, desktops, servers, mobile devices, and other associated hardware/mediums.
• Research and test forensic hardware, tools and technologies. Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed.
• Flexibility to travel as needed in support of client onsite collection while minimizing possible data loss.
• Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous evidence handling/managing experience required.
• Strong familiarity with standard computer operating systems, network equipment and hardware.
• Previous experience leading a small team with rapidly changing priorities.
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting experience.
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with and experience using forensic imaging techniques a plus.

Staff Accountant – Billing

Kivu seeks a detail-oriented and motivated Staff Accountant to support Kivu’s
billing function and day-to-day accounting operations. The position is located in
Berkeley, California.

We’re looking for someone to:

• Review Engagement Agreements and SOWs and identify pertinent terms
  and issues to provide appropriate accounting
• Perform project set up tasks within financial system. Ensure all required
  documentation has been obtained and follow up where required.
• Confirm customer deposits prior to the billing cycle.
• Perform monthly budget variance reporting prior to billing cycle
• Ensure all expense transactions are posted prior to generating invoice
• Work closely with project directors to bill projects on a timely basis in
  accordance with Engagement Agreements and SOWs
• Highly responsive to client service needs
• Routinely monitor open billing to recognize revenue before deadlines
• Proactive approach to final billings with project directors
• Direct impact on cash flow and timely and accurate reporting
• Work directly with senior project managers and finance professional
• Develop policies and procedures to increase efficiency

Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or similar
  discipline
• 2+ years of operational accounting with plus accounting experience in
  professional services
• Systems savvy with strong MS Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills,

Preferred Experience:

• NetSuite and OpenAir
• Professional services