Principal Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR)
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Surefire CyberCybersecurity
Remote (USA)Full-TimePrincipal
Salary$100K-$160K annually, 20% Bonus
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Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience as a Senior or Principal Forensic Consultant, Cybersecurity Consultant, or Incident Responder.
- Industry certifications or proven expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
- Experience leading forensic workstreams and teams of 3-4 people.
- Advanced proficiency in digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, or FTK.
- Professional experience with network analysis and intrusion detection tools.
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities and meet tight deadlines under pressure.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to mentor and foster a collaborative environment.
- Availability to provide after-hours on-call or weekend rotational support.
Responsibilities
- Forensically lead incident response engagements and guide clients through the entire lifecycle from detection to recovery.
- Conduct advanced forensic analysis to identify the scope and impact of security incidents, including malware analysis and reverse engineering.
- Independently manage investigations ranging in size and complexity, including Business Email Compromises and Ransomware engagements.
- Provide career development for a forensic team of 3-4 consultants through one-on-one meetings and training guidance.
- Identify and explain attack vectors, threat tactics, and attacker techniques to guide mitigation and prevention efforts.
- Convey complex forensic findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and clients to refine and document incident response processes.
- Provide after-hours on-call or weekend rotational support to address critical incidents.
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