Technical Lead, Incident Response - Hong Kong

Our client, a rapidly expanding global specialist risk consultancy, is seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead to join their dynamic Incident Response team in Hong Kong. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in high-profile cases and contribute to the growth of their APAC cyber security division.

The Role:

As a Technical Lead, you will be instrumental in leading incident response engagements, guiding clients through the full lifecycle of security incidents. This includes providing technical expertise from initial contact to resolution, overseeing host- and network-based investigations, and collaborating with a highly skilled team to deliver effective solutions. The role requires a flexible approach to work, with the understanding that incident response can necessitate occasional work outside of standard business hours.

Responsibilities:

• Providing technical leadership in incident response, developing tailored strategies, and guiding team members.
• Overseeing host- and network-based incident investigations, including triage, system recovery, technical evidence collection, forensics, log, malware, and root cause analysis.
• Potentially providing project management support, including coordinating non-technical workstreams and delivering client updates.
• Developing and sharing cyber security expertise within the team.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to provide 24/7/365 incident coverage.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Direct experience working in an Incident Response team is strongly preferred, though candidates with related experience will be considered.
• A critical and investigative mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of cyber threat actors, tactics, techniques, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrable understanding of incident response engagements.
• Experience with scripting for cyber security problems is desirable.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA) are advantageous.
• Fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin is essential.
• Must have the right to work in Hong Kong.
• Enjoys working on high-profile cases within a collegiate team.
• Is comfortable with the flexible working requirements of incident response.

Benefits:

• An attractive salary package.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowance, retirement contributions, life insurance, parental support, and health and medical benefits.
• Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing global firm on challenging and rewarding cases.
• Plenty of autonomy, not a micromanagement environment. 
• Flexible work from home arrangements on offer.