Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Forensic Focus; Reading; Hybride; GBP 58 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Verizon in Reading, England is seeking a Principal Consultant in Digital Forensics & Incident Response. The role is hybrid in location a high-visibility client-facing position leading complex investigations and building incident response plans for major cyber incidents.

Ideal candidates will have DFIR expertise across Windows, Linux, Unix, or macOS, familiarity with NIST/SANS, and experience engaging with executive stakeholders while mentoring others.

Qualifications

• Experience in forensic investigations across Windows, Linux, Unix or macOS.
• Familiarity with incident response methodologies and DFIR tooling.
• Knowledge of ICS, IoT, and eDiscovery processes.
• Experience with NIST and SANS frameworks and executive communication.
• Proven client-facing consulting experience and ability to interact with C-suite stakeholders.

Responsabilités

• Lead complex forensic investigations into major cyber incidents and nation-state attacks.
• Develop incident response plans and run tabletop exercises.
• Act as trusted advisor to enterprise clients through investigation lifecycles.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to business development and thought leadership.

Connaissances

DFIR investigations

Windows

Linux

macOS

NIST/SANS

ICS/IoT/eDiscovery

Executive communication

Client-facing consulting

Description du poste

# Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response*Verizon***Reading, England**Hybrid · Lead/Principal · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves leading complex forensic investigations into major cyber incidents, including nation-state attacks and ransomware, ensuring evidence integrity for legal proceedings. The consultant also builds incident response plans, runs tabletop exercises, and acts as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients throughout investigation lifecycles.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need strong expertise in forensic investigation across Windows, Linux, Unix or macOS, incident response methodologies, industrial control systems, IoT, and eDiscovery. Familiarity with NIST and SANS frameworks, client-facing consulting experience, and executive communication skills are essential.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced DFIR professional comfortable operating under pressure, leading investigations, mentoring junior consultants, and engaging confidently with C-suite stakeholders while also contributing to business development and thought leadership.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in United Kingdom:**£58,000–£90,000**(median £70,000 — from33 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in United Kingdom →Certifications mentioned:SANS — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply