Arete

Lead and manage client incident response engagements, oversee technical teams, ensure timely delivery and quality of cybersecurity projects, and maintain client communications and recovery plans. | 5+ years of digital investigations or incident response experience, relevant cybersecurity certifications preferred, bachelor's degree in computer science or related field, and strong knowledge of cybersecurity tools and enterprise IT infrastructure. | Roles & Responsibilities • Responds to Client, Counsel, Carrier (CCC) in accordance with Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and urgency of requests • Engagement Management (External): With oversight and assistance, • Leads the technical conversation and drives the direction and strategy of the engagement • Educates the Client on how to make informed decisions • Maintains accountability for accurate and timely password changes within 24 hours • Builds the strategy for success and delivers it • Assists clients with developing and executing their recovery plans • Establishes priorities for the Client’s IT and Arete’s engagement personnel • Is the subject matter expert on various technologies, infrastructure, and engagement-specific items • Tracks progress to completion • Engagement Management (Internal): With oversight and assistance, • Communicates clearly and manages priorities by role ensuring each team member understands their tasks, values, and time to deliver • Ensures project workstreams are being delivered on-time • Monitors budget and team hours against allocated hours within the statement of work (SOW) • Ensures daily time entry is complete within Project management tool for the team • Ensures project workstreams are being delivered on-time • Ensures project budget is correct -identifies potential overages and requests amendments when workstream budgets reach 75%, if necessary • Ensures the engagement team is utilized to a blended 70% • Identifies opportunities for add-on services to continue assisting Clients with Arete resources • Ensures teams execute tasks successfully and validates work product quality • Provides routine updates to CCC regarding overall engagement and action items • Delivers to the Client on-time based on agreed upon service level agreement (SLA) and/or as needed • May perform other duties as assigned by management Skills And Knowledge • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Ability to read the room and adjust conversational style accordingly • Ability to navigate difficult conversations with ease • Ability to manage client expectations • Ability to lead team members globally with guidance and take ownership over their wins and losses • Ability to oversee projects with security implementations • General background or knowledge of network enterprise systems administration • General knowledge and understanding of operating systems and hardware architectures: Linux/Unix, Mainframe, Windows, Cloud, etc. • General knowledge and experience with core set of standard Industry technology and platforms and familiarity with cybersecurity tools. Hands-on not required but a plus • Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions • E-mail platforms: Microsoft Office (M365), On-premises Exchange, Google Workspace • Anti-virus (AV) vendors • Identity Access Management (IAM)/Zero Trust systems • Disaster Recover Plans • Firewall and Virtual Private Network (VPN) platforms • Remote access tools • Knowledge of Small-to medium-sized architecture • Network segmentation • Cloud Provider Platforms: • Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP) • On-premises technologies, Physical and Virtual • Servers, Firewalls, routers, storage, Security Information Event Management (SIEM), Multi-factor authentication • General knowledge of containment, preservation, and acquisition of data within compromised IT environments • General knowledge of email servers: on-premises, cloud hosted, and third-party hosted • Demonstrates deep understanding of configurations • Understands how email servers connect to or authenticate with Active Directory (AD) • Understands how to collect relevant logs from popular email services (Exchange, Exchange Online, Google Workspace, and M365) • Familiarity with or knowledge of how to familiarize oneself with additional platforms as required • Effortlessly directs IT personnel to perform collection of required log information • Secures email platforms and directs IT administrators on proper configuration techniques Job Requirements • Minimum of 5 years conducting digital investigations or managing full-cycle incident response investigations for a major consulting firm or global IR company • Bachelor's degree in a computer science related discipline and 6+ years related experience or Master's or Advanced Degree and 5+ years related experience • Industry certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, GISP, CISSP, Security+, MCSC, Network+, or equivalent, preferred DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. WORK ENVIRONMENT While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. PHYSICAL DEMANDS • No physical exertion required • Travel within or outside of the state • Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy. FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORY Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. DECLARATION The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry. When you join Arete… You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters. Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.

Lead and coordinate eDiscovery projects, manage client relationships, develop project plans and documentation, and provide expert consultation throughout the discovery lifecycle. | Bachelor's degree with 8+ years of eDiscovery experience or advanced degree with related experience, strong eDiscovery technical skills, client management expertise, and U.S. citizenship. | Summary The Program manager client services works with multidisciplinary teams across divisions to plan and deliver projects on time and within budget. This position requires a strong eDiscovery and project management background, solid understanding of eDiscovery methodologies, excellent client management skills, and experience in leading projects with cross-functional technical and legal teams.This role is responsible for coordinating technical and management aspects for all assigned projects and matters involving electronic discovery and document review. Roles & Responsibilities Acts as an initial escalation point for Client Services Works closely with business development on initiatives and delivers presentations to carrier and partner law firms. Assists with quarterly check-ins with Breach Coaches Leads department wide initiatives from inception, process design & documentation through to implementation. Provides support to other Client Services team members including quote approvals and assistance on complex projects. Supports carrier specific partnerships to ensure they are supported at every level throughout a project including designing teams to support the partnership, developing carrier specific processes, and providing monthly reporting. Leads Data Breach Analysis training initiatives for the Client Services team including training, design, and delivery. Serves as the primary point of contact throughout the discovery lifecycle, applying in-depth knowledge and experience to provide expert consultation and advice on technology and best practices. Develops project plans including schedule, scope, and budget for all aspects of Data Breach Discovery or eDiscovery, including data collection, processing, search strategies, document review protocols, and breach notification deliverables. Creates project documentation including processing specifications, keyword filtering protocols, document review manuals, breach notification templates and quality control procedures. Acts as the primary point of contact and liaison for electronic discovery and document review between all stakeholders to ensure proper communication between the parties. Creates statistical and project schedule reports providing information on collection, filtering, processing, review, and productions. Coordinates efforts of others in response to discovery requests and provides regular reports and metrics as to the status of each phase of the project. Tracks all assigned ongoing projects through internal tracking protocol, proactively updating clients of project progress. Provides quality control and is responsible for the quality of all deliverables. Stays abreast of emerging electronic discovery litigation support technology and processes. Assists leadership in other client service tasks as needed. Skills & Knowledge Excellent communication, presentation, and inter-personal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile work environment. Strong background in eDiscovery and project management Solid understanding of eDiscovery methodologies, with excellent client management skills, and experience in leading projects with cross-functional technical and legal teams. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to executive, business, technical, and client audiences. Proven experience establishing an effective workflow/solution-based approach that delivers on the goals and objectives of all assigned projects. Job Requirements Bachelor's Degree and 8+ years of experience and familiarity with eDiscovery Services covering all realms of the EDRM (File to Trial) or Master's degree and 6+ years related experience or Doctorate and 4+ years related experience. Law or Cybersecurity degree a plus. The ideal candidate will have 7 (seven) years eDiscovery/litigation support experience with a focus on client solutions for document review. Hands on experience in eDiscovery document processing and review technologies. Must be a U.S. Citizen. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified. Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demands No physical exertion required. No travel required. Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects. Terms of Employment Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy. FLSA Overtime Category Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act. Declaration The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry. When you join Arete… You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters. Equal Employment Opportunity We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Arete Incident Response is an elite team of the world’s leading cybersecurity and digital forensics experts who combat today’s sophisticated cyberattacks. We work tirelessly to provide unparalleled capabilities and solutions throughout the entire cyber incident life cycle. These include incident response readiness assessments and penetration tests as well as post-incident response, remediation, containment, and eradication services. We work in close collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies along with leading cybersecurity technology platforms to deliver an innovative, intelligence-based approach to solving our client’s toughest challenges. If you want to work with the most talented and experienced people in the industry with the desire to be a cyber hunter and industry expert, we want you to be a part of our team.

Manage program execution including scope, budgets, schedules, risk, staffing, and deliverables while coordinating with multiple internal teams and driving business performance. | At least 10 years of program business management experience within DoD, strong leadership, excellent communication skills, U.S. citizenship, ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. | At Areté, we are on the forefront of utilizing innovative solutions, with great minds from all backgrounds, to help solve the nation's most complex security challenges. We strive for an inclusive, collaborative team environment that approaches differences as opportunities for innovation and excellence. As an employee-owned company, we foster an atmosphere that propels diverse career opportunities and professional growth. Discover your future with us. Areté is seeking a self-driven Program Manager, Business Management to work within the Maritime Airborne Systems (MAS) sector with a broad responsibility for strategy, financial performance, customer relationships and overall business execution at both the program and internal company levels. The candidate will participate and coordinate all aspects of the sector and program execution including proposals, managing project scope, budgets, schedule, risk, staffing resources, and deliverables. This position can be based in our Northridge, CAoffice. This will be an exempt, non-supervisory, full-time position. Primary responsibilities: • Interact with all levels in the MAS Sector and Areté Corporate team(s) including management, production, engineering, security, information technology, cyber security, finance, accounting, and administration. • Assist program management in the day-to-day execution of programs. • Manage business life cycles of programs within the sector, including acting as a conduit to the finance organization for appropriate reporting and execution. • Promote a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement of process and tooling. • Drive revenue growth, margin improvement, and operational efficiency through continuous process improvement and forward-looking metric development. • Oversee program performance, risk mitigation, and delivery milestones • Other duties as assigned. We have an impressive range of benefits, programs, and perks that we offer: Health & Wellness: • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance • Life and Long-Term Disability (LTD) • Vision Reimbursement • Fitness Reimbursement Financial: • 401(k) Retirement Plan Contributions • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Continuing Education Assistance Work-Life Balance: • Flexible Scheduling • Paid Time Off (PTO) • Paid Parental and Bereavement Leave What We Value: • Creativity and innovation in solving challenges • Integrity and responsibility in all actions • Collaboration across teams and specialties • Responsiveness in fast-paced environments • Passion for national security and excellence Experiences and Background We Look For: • Bachelor's degree in business, engineering, aerospace field, or equivalent experience with at least 10 years of experience. • History of program business management within the DoD. • Ability to build and maintain relationships with DoD and industry partners. • Strong leadership abilities to manage cross-functional teams. • Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously. • Excellent written communication, verbal communication, and presentation skills. • Experience with Microsoft Office Word, PowerPoint, Excel and SharePoint. • Flexibility to travel as required. • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance. Nice to have: • Advanced degree in business, applied science, engineering or relevant field. • Experience associated with active and passive sensor programs including hardware, software, and algorithms. • Experience working with or as a contractor for Navy or other DoD/government customers. • Experience in financial modeling for program and business unit performance evaluation, including but not limited to Earned Value Management System (EVMS). • Experience with Deltek Costpoint and IBM Cognos. • Active security clearance The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $180,000; however, Arete considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including but not limited to: the position and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills Other Considerations Areté is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination, and we believe every person has the right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and equal consideration. Areté is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. U.S. citizenship is required to meet position eligibility. Successful passage of a criminal background screen is required to meet position eligibility. Selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Areté will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring. Successful passage of a Department of Transportation (DOT) drug test is required to meet position eligibility. 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