Remote Director, Cyber Incident Response & DFIR

Cyberark Software; Canberra; Remote; AUD 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Technical Consulting Director (Unit 42) for Australia. You will lead high‑stakes incident response engagements, provide strategic guidance, and mentor DFIR consultants across the region.

You’ll collaborate with executives to shape Unit 42’s Australia practice, drive service improvements, and represent the firm at industry events, while ensuring delivery excellence and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in incident response and cybersecurity consulting.
• Proven leadership building cyber risk advisory teams.
• Deep DFIR expertise across forensics and network investigations.
• Hands-on with AWS/GCP breach investigations.
• Proficient in Python and Golang for security tooling.
• Bachelor’s degree in CS or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead Unit 42’s IR engagements for large clients.
• Serve as incident commander and oversee DFIR work.
• Develop Australia practice strategy with exec team.
• Drive service line improvements and automation.
• Mentor consultants and promote technical enablement.
• Represent firm at conferences and publish whitepapers.

Skills

IR leadership

DFIR

Cloud (AWS/GCP)

Python

Golang

Network forensics

Windows forensics

SIEM integration

Team leadership

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Wireshark

Bro (Zeek)

Windows forensics

SIEM systems

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Technical Consulting Director (Unit 42) for Australia. You will lead high‑stakes incident response engagements, provide strategic guidance, and mentor DFIR consultants across the region.

You’ll collaborate with executives to shape Unit 42’s Australia practice, drive service improvements, and represent the firm at industry events, while ensuring delivery excellence and client outcomes.