Senior Consultant DFIR

Fox-IT; Rijswijk; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox-IT in Rijswijk is seeking a Digital Forensics & Incident Response consultant to handle small to medium client cases, demonstrating ownership of projects and delivering security training. The ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills, alongside a solid understanding of digital forensic tools and methods. Responsibilities include client engagement, problem identification, and team collaboration. The role supports workplace diversity and involves mandatory pre-employment background checks.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills at all organization levels.
• Capability in executing resilience assessments and digital forensic investigations.

Responsibilities

• Successfully demonstrate ownership of small-medium projects.
• Identify and elevate problems and challenges.
• Create reports or presentations for clients.
• Develop and execute security training for clients.

Skills

Project management skills

Presentation skills

Reporting skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of digital forensic tools

Network security knowledge

Ability to script/program

Collaboration skills

Tools

EDR

SIEM

IDS/IPS

Python

PowerShell

Bash

Job description

Department: Cyber Services and Capabilities

Location: NLD Rijswijk

Description

An independent Digital forensics & Incident response consultant that is able to handle small to medium client cases on its own and/or together with a more junior team member. Handling client projects. Delivering work for clients. Collaborating with team and sharing knowledge across team to share lessons learned.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully demonstrate ownership of small-medium projects within the DFIR space.
• Responsibility to identify and elevate problems and challenges.
• Deliver (small to medium) client engagements as lead consultant or project manager.
• Creating reports or presentations for clients.
• Develop and execute security training for clients.
• Collaborate with IT teams to execute containment and eradication strategy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Project management skills for small-medium client projects.
• Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project.
• Reporting skills.
• Communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing).
• Strong knowledge and use of various digital forensic tools, methods and techniques.
• Proficient in at least one security area including network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security.
• Strong understanding of forensic artefacts, security protocols, authentication, authorization, and attack paths.
• Capability in executing resilience assessments, digital forensic investigation and incident response.
• Familiarity with PICERL framework.
• Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software).
• Ability to script or program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for purposes such as automation and tool development.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Effective communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing) across various levels of an organization.
• Collaboration and teamwork within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Project management skills for small client projects.
• Time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Reporting & Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project.

Job Benefits

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We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.