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Abdul Syed

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-08:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since April 3, 2026

Abdul is a cybersecurity expert and CISM-certified professional specializing in threat detection, incident response, GRC, security architecture, application security, and AI-driven security solutions. With a master's in engineering and 10+ years of experience in enterprise environments, he delivers practical, results-driven security solutions. Clients trust Abdul to find and fix vulnerabilities, reduce risk, and build resilient defenses from day 1.

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Dominique Summerlin

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-06:00
United States
Toptal Member Since May 27, 2025

Dominique is a cybersecurity analyst with over four years of experience specializing in threat detection, incident response, and security engineering. He has secured enterprise environments for Fortune 100 companies and possesses deep expertise in security information and event management (SIEM) tools, cloud security, and advanced persistent threat (APT) research. Known for his proactive and detail-oriented approach, Dominique is a valuable asset to any cybersecurity team.

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Felipe Jimenez Canales

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-06:00
Costa Rica
Toptal Member Since January 20, 2026

Felipe is an operations and incident management leader with 10+ years of experience guiding technical teams in high-stakes, enterprise environments. Certified in ITIL, cybersecurity, and incident management, he specializes in designing scalable incident management frameworks, major incident response, and ITIL-aligned operational excellence. Felipe has managed critical incidents and navigated various technologies and complex systems for global firms like IBM, Accenture, HP, and BAC Credomatic.

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Roni Chen

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since May 12, 2026

Roni is a security engineer with 7+ years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, incident response, and fraud prevention across enterprise environments. She specializes in building scalable security analytics, SIEM detections, and automation workflows using Splunk, Python, and cloud technologies. Roni improves visibility, reduces false positives, and strengthens security operations.

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Anil Vadlamani

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since May 12, 2026

Anil is a cybersecurity engineer with 8+ years of experience in detection engineering, threat hunting, SOC operations, and incident response. He is skilled in Splunk, Sentinel, Elastic, and CrowdStrike Falcon for anomaly detection, SIEM engineering, cloud and container security, CI/CD security monitoring, and threat investigations. Anil is experienced in building MITRE ATT&CK-aligned detections, reducing false positives, and correlating endpoint, identity, network, and cloud telemetry.

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Brian Stanek

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since October 18, 2022

Brian Stanek has been in information technology for over 25 years. He has experience as a full-stack developer, architect, and cybersecurity professional. He holds several cyber certifications and has developed cybersecurity programs and defenses and orchestrated risk assessments and audits. He is currently an information security officer overseeing the cybersecurity teams for a hospital. Brian implements corporate policies and cybersecurity technology and manages all incident responses.

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Varshali Nagrale

Incident Response Consultant
UTC-05:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since June 19, 2026

Varshali is a senior detection engineer with 8+ years of experience building and optimizing threat detection capabilities. She conducts threat hunting, improves SOC operations, and leads security initiatives across enterprise environments. Varshali specializes in Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, SIEM engineering, MITRE ATT&CK mapping, incident response, and cloud security monitoring.

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Ifeoma Constance St. Anthony

Incident Response Consultant
UTC+01:00
Nigeria
Toptal Member Since March 25, 2026

Ifeoma is a thoughtful and collaborative cybersecurity professional who is known for bringing clarity, structure, and calm to complex environments. She communicates effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, builds strong relationships across teams, and approaches challenges with a practical, solutions-focused mindset. Ifeoma is highly organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of ambiguous or sensitive work.

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Gaya Dissanayake

Incident Response Consultant
UTC+02:00
Estonia
Toptal Member Since April 22, 2021

Gaya is a cybersecurity expert with a passion for uncovering vulnerabilities and building robust defenses to close them. A seasoned competitor in global capture-the-flag (CTF) challenges, she brings deep expertise in vulnerability management, cloud security, incident response, security awareness, and risk management across frameworks such as PCI DSS, ISO 27001, and CMMC. Gaya is proficient with leading cybersecurity tools, including Qualys, Rapid7, Nessus, Splunk, and the Kali Linux toolkit.

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Ory Yaffe Mordechai

Incident Response Consultant
UTC+02:00
Israel
Toptal Member Since July 22, 2026

Ory is a security operations lead with six years of experience in enterprise environments, including AmitimTech and Cymulate. He specializes in detection strategy, threat hunting, and high-stakes incident response across technology and financial sectors. Combining deep SOC expertise with modern AI capabilities, Ory designs agentic workflows and automation solutions that improve detection accuracy and accelerate response times.

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Nader Shallabi

Incident Response Consultant
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since December 8, 2025

Nader is a seasoned information security professional with deep expertise in cloud security, enterprise architecture, and security operations. He is skilled in building security programs, modernizing SOC capabilities, and driving secure digital transformation. Nader is skilled at aligning cybersecurity and data protection with business objectives to mitigate risk and enhance operational resilience.

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How to Hire Cyber Incident Response Consultants Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right incident response consultant for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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Work with your new cyber incident response consultant for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Incident Response Consultants

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire incident response consultants with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your cyber incident response consultant, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right incident response consultant, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect incident response consultants for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our cyber incident response consultants to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire incident response consultants with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched incident response consultants ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire cyber incident response consultants on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a incident response consultant for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our incident response consultants can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your incident response consultant begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another incident response consultant who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

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With Unparalleled Success

  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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