Senior Consultant IT Forensik Incident Response

Forensic Focus Limited; Berlin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited seeks an experienced security professional to lead crisis investigations and digital forensics engagements. You will respond to cyber incidents, conduct in-depth analysis of attack vectors, and prepare court-admissible evidence for client proceedings.

Working both remotely and on client premises, you will thrive under pressure, collaborate with technical teams, and maintain a strong focus on rigorous methodology, documentation, and professional development in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in computer science, security or engineering.
• Certifications in IT forensics or penetration testing.
• Specialisations in OS, network, cloud forensics or malware analysis.
• Strong German communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Respond to cyber attacks on client IT infrastructure.
• Conduct forensic investigations to identify attack vectors.
• Secure and analyse court-admissible digital evidence.
• Support containment and recovery operations remotely and on-site at client premises.

Skills

Broad IT security knowledge

Understanding of attack chains

German language skills

Education

Degree in computer science/security/engineering

Tools

IT forensics certifications

Penetration testing certifications

Job description

The Role

The role involves responding to cyber attacks on client IT infrastructure, conducting forensic investigations to identify attack vectors, securing and analysing court-admissible digital evidence, and supporting containment and recovery operations both remotely and on-site at client premises.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should have broad knowledge of IT security, attack chains and IT landscapes. A relevant degree in computer science, security or engineering is preferred, alongside certifications in IT forensics or penetration testing. Specialisations in OS, network, cloud forensics or malware analysis are valued, as are strong German communication skills.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced security professional who thrives in high-pressure crisis situations, enjoys deep technical analysis, and wants to help organisations recover from cyber incidents. Those seeking autonomy, continuous professional development and a collaborative team environment will find it a strong fit.