DFIR Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Conduct DFIR investigations as a key technical contributor, encompassing host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware management/triage, log analysis, and BEC investigation.

• Facilitate engagement communication, manage time effectively, and coordinate throughout the investigative process.

• Generate clear and precise deliverables that outline technical findings, recommendations, business implications, and actionable remediation strategies for both technical and managerial audiences.

• Collaborate with colleagues and engagement leaders across multiple simultaneous projects.

• Leverage scripting and automation to minimize manual tasks and enhance the efficiency of DFIR activities.

• Continuously enhance DFIR skills, knowledge, and capabilities.

• Foster client relationships by offering insights and guidance during engagements.

• Contribute to the expanding service portfolio in response to emerging threats and client demands.

• Actively identify gaps in engagement delivery, processes, or client communications.

• Participate in on-call rotations and maintain availability during periods of high-severity incidents.

⛳️ Requirements

• High School diploma with 5 years of experience, OR a Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience, OR a Master’s degree.

• Practical experience in core DFIR areas: host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware management/triage, log analysis, and BEC investigation.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of presenting technical findings to both technical and managerial stakeholders.

• Innovative and adaptable problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.

• Openness to adopting emerging technologies, including AI tools, to enhance efficiency, resolve issues, and achieve improved business outcomes.

• Must be based in the U.S.

• Willingness to be available outside standard business hours during high-severity incident surges.

• Participation in on-call rotations as deemed appropriate for the role.

• Up to 20% travel may be required.

• Sedentary work is expected.

• Significant movement of wrists, hands, and/or fingers for a minimum of 8 hours a day.

• Close visual acuity for computer terminal use and/or extensive reading for at least 8 hours a day.

🏝️ Benefits

• Primarily remote workforce (U.S. based only; some travel may be necessary for specific roles, and on-site work may be required for Federal positions).

• Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan with GuidePoint covering 90% of employee premiums and 70% of family premiums.

• High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, with GuidePoint covering 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums.

• HSA contribution of $850 annually per employee or $1,750 annually per family.

• Group Dental Insurance with GuidePoint covering 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums.

• 12 corporate holidays.

• Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.

• Generous mobile phone and home internet allowance.

• Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months during the open enrollment period.

• Pet Benefit Option available.