Head of DFIR & Incident Response

Forensic Focus; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus is seeking an experienced DFIR leader to head a digital forensics and incident response team in Dubai. You will coordinate responses to security incidents, perform RAM/disk/log analysis, and reverse engineer malware to strengthen client defenses.

The role requires 10+ years in information security, a CS degree, and advanced certifications. Occasional travel may be required for incident engagements.

Qualifications

• Requires 10+ years in information security.
• Degree in Computer Science is required.
• Certifications preferred: CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM and OSCP.

Responsibilities

• Leads a digital forensics and incident response team, coordinating responses to security incidents.
• Performs forensic analysis of RAM, disk images, packet captures and logs, and reverse engineers malware.
• Develops incident response plans, tools and detection content for diverse client environments.

Skills

Scripting

Malware analysis

Cloud security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

CISSP

GCIA

GCIH

GCFA

GCFE

GREM

OSCP

Job description

Forensic Focus is seeking an experienced DFIR leader to head a digital forensics and incident response team in Dubai. You will coordinate responses to security incidents, perform RAM/disk/log analysis, and reverse engineer malware to strengthen client defenses.

The role requires 10+ years in information security, a CS degree, and advanced certifications. Occasional travel may be required for incident engagements.