Kivu Consulting, leading computer forensics, and investigations firm is seeking an experienced Jr. Analyst who will be located in the San Francisco CA office. The position may require some travel (paid for by the company)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Knowledge of security risk assessments
• Reactive incident response and computer forensics (ransomware is a plus)
• High-level of customer service and communications with clients around the country
• Deploying various technical, analytical, and legal tactics in a fast-paced environment
• Remain abreast of computer networks, hardware, communications, and connectivity
• 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

Required qualifications:

• 1 to 3 years of experience described above
• 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
• Familiarity with Windows, Linux, Mac, and UNIX systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Master’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields in preferred.
• SANS Institute Cyber Security Certifications
• EnCE (EnCase)
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or other relevant security certifications are preferred
• 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

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Cybersecurity: 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Location:

• San Francisco, CA (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location

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

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

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working as a virtual Architect with 2-3 clients to help them to develop and implement a security architecture.
• Most of our clients have a cloud presence and experience having worked hands-on with cloud service providers is required.
• Part of the day to day activities is the review of network and server level documentation and the development of blueprints of security architectures for clients.
• We are looking for an architect, not for an engineer.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor, technical degree preferred.
• 5+ years experience.
• CISSP by ISC2
• Close to an East or Central time zone Kivu office
• Experience with security architecture frameworks and concepts e.g. SABSA or other frameworks/concepts
• Experience with Cloud Security (Azure/O365 and AWS)
• Network level security (LAN)
• System Level security (Windows and Linux)
• At least 2 years of experience working in consulting
• Experience with Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems (IDS/IPS), Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) solutions

Preferred Qualifications

• Information System Security Architect Professional (ISSAP) by ISC2
• AWS Certified Security by Amazon
• Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP) by ISC2
• Certificate of Cloud Security Knowledge by CSA
• Certified Cloud Security Specialist (CCSS) by GSTF
• Azure Security Engineer Associate (ASEA) by Microsoft

Job Type: Full Time

Experience:

• Cyber Security: 5 years (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

License:

• CISSP by ISC2 (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Additional Compensation:

• Bonuses

Work Location:

• One location
• Remote/Work from home

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

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