Mary A.
Cybersecurity career mentor for analysts, engineers and security leaders
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $175 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Career changeJob searchInterview coachingResume and LinkedInTech careersPromotions and advancementLeadership developmentTeam performanceTransitions and new rolesTech and engineering leaders |
| Works with | Professionals, Engineers and Managers |
| Also coaches | Executive coach and Speaking coach |
| Based in | Europe |
| Sessions | Online |
Mary A. is a cybersecurity mentor who helps security analysts, security engineers and security leaders with their careers. She has more than 10 years of hands-on work in incident response and digital forensics. She has handled ransomware containment and insider threat cases for enterprise clients. She has led over 100 cybersecurity interviews as a hiring interviewer. She has helped 40+ job seekers improve their resumes. She works with clients from Europe.
What Mary helps with
Mary helps security professionals move into incident response, forensics, big tech roles, consulting and security leadership. She also helps them prepare for interviews and build stronger applications.
- Building structured incident response strategies
- Forensic analysis and evidence collection
- Building and leading incident response teams
- Moving into cybersecurity leadership roles
- Moving from SOC analyst into incident response or forensics
- Resume and LinkedIn improvement
- Technical interview prep
- Portfolio building
Who Mary works with
Mary works with SOC analysts, junior incident response staff and mid-level security professionals. She also works with security leaders, up to CISOs handling their first major breach. Her clients are often job seekers who want to move into incident response, forensics, big tech or consulting.
How Mary works
Mary offers 60 to 90 day transition roadmaps for people changing paths in security. Sessions walk through practical interview questions and real security scenarios. She also gives resume and LinkedIn feedback and helps clients build a portfolio. Her interview coaching draws on what hiring managers listen for, such as clear thinking and real-world problem solving.
Background and qualifications
Mary has over 10 years of hands-on cybersecurity experience. She has led incident response and digital forensics investigations for enterprise clients, including ransomware containment and insider threat cases. She is a Senior Security Researcher, a role she has held since October 2022. Before that she was an IT Security Specialist at Modulr from February 2020 to September 2022. She was also an Intelligence Analyst at Lloyds Banking Group in late 2019. She has sat on and led over 100 cybersecurity interviews. She has helped 40+ job seekers improve their resumes and get interviews at companies such as Amazon and Google.
Mary A. pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one mentoring sessions
- Resume and LinkedIn optimization
- Technical interview prep
- Portfolio building
- 60 to 90 day transition roadmaps
Mary A. reviews
Mary A. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
She has led incident response and forensics cases and has also sat on over 100 cybersecurity hiring interviews.
Best for SOC analysts and security pros who want to move into incident response, forensics or security leadership.
Common questions
How much does Mary A. charge?
Coaching with Mary runs $90 to $175 an hour. Message Mary from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mary A. help with?
Mary A. helps with building structured incident response strategies, forensic analysis and evidence collection, building and leading incident response teams and moving into cybersecurity leadership roles.
Does Mary A. coach online?
Mary is based in Europe. Sessions are online.
Does Mary A. have reviews?
Mary A. has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 5 reviews on IGotAnOffer, as of September 2026.
Does Mary help with interviews for security roles?
Yes. She has sat on and led over 100 cybersecurity interviews, and she walks clients through practical interview questions and real security scenarios.
Can Mary help someone move into incident response?
Yes. She helps SOC analysts and junior security staff move into incident response and forensics, and she offers 60 to 90 day transition roadmaps.
How do I contact Mary A.?
Send Mary a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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