DFIR Consultant (Remote - US only)

A established cybersecurity firm that focuses exclusively on information security is hiring a DFIR Consultant for its Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice. This is a hands-on technical role working under senior consultants on investigations that span breach response, forensic analysis and proactive threat hunting. The practice serves a broad range of private-sector organizations and government agencies.

What you'll do

• Contribute technically to incident response and forensic investigations, including host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware triage, log review and business email compromise analysis
• Produce clear engagement deliverables that explain findings, business impact and practical remediation steps for both technical and executive audiences
• Coordinate with engagement leads and peers across concurrent investigations to keep work consistent and on schedule
• Use scripting and automation to streamline recurring DFIR tasks
• Support client communication during engagements as a reliable technical point of contact
• Take part in on-call rotation and extended availability during high-severity incident surges

What you need

• High school diploma with 5 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree with 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree
• Hands-on experience across core DFIR disciplines such as host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling and log review
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present technical findings to varied audiences
• Preferred: experience with EDR, SIEM, NDR or XDR tools, scripting in Python, PowerShell or Bash, and cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure or Microsoft 365
• Preferred: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, GCIA, GDAT, GREM or CISSP certification, or consulting experience
• Must be located in the United States; up to 20% travel may be required

Applicants must be based in: United States.

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