Cyber Consultant, DFIR

Forensic Focus; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybride; USD 123 000 - 179 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Forensic Focus is seeking a Cyber Consultant for DFIR level engagements in Washington, DC. The role is hybrid, mid-level, and full-time, focusing on incident response across servers, workstations, networks and SaaS platforms.

The candidate should have DFIR experience, proficiency with X-Ways, and familiarity with NIST/SANS incident response frameworks. On-call travel may be required to support active investigations.

Qualifications

• Proven DFIR experience with incident response engagements.
• Experience using DFIR tools and following NIST/SANS guidelines.
• Strong analytical, networking and OS knowledge; scripting is a plus.

Responsabilités

• Lead client-facing DFIR engagements and investigations.
• Collect evidence, perform root cause analysis and containment coordination.
• Produce detailed incident reports for varied audiences.
• Travel or on-call support for active investigations as needed.

Connaissances

DFIR experience

X-Ways

NIST/SANS frameworks

Analytical ability

Networking/OS knowledge

Scripting familiarity

Outils

X-Ways DFIR tools

Description du poste

# Cyber Consultant, DFIR*LevelBlue***Washington, DC**Hybrid · Mid · Full-time### The RoleThis consultant leads client-facing cybersecurity incident response engagements, performing forensic investigations across servers, workstations, networks and SaaS platforms. Responsibilities include evidence collection, root cause analysis, containment coordination, and producing detailed, narrative-driven incident reports for varied audiences.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need proven DFIR experience, proficiency with forensic tools such as X-Ways, and familiarity with incident response frameworks like NIST or SANS. Strong analytical ability, networking and OS knowledge, scripting familiarity, and relevant DFIR certifications are preferred.### Who It SuitsSuited to an experienced forensic investigator comfortable managing client relationships, working independently under deadlines, and occasionally traveling or being on-call to support active incident investigations.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in United States:**$123,000–$179,000**(median $149,000 — from159 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:SANS — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply