DFIR Consultant: Incident Response & Forensics

guidepointsecurity; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

GuidePoint Security's DFIR Consultant role involves performing in-depth DFIR investigations, including host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling, log review, and BEC analysis, under senior guidance. You will deliver clear findings and remediation guidance to clients across diverse sectors.

The role emphasizes collaboration, automation, and continuous skill development within GuidePoint's DFIR & Threat Intelligence Practice, contributing to proactive threat discovery and incident

Qualifications

• Experience performing DFIR investigations for engagements.
• Ability to produce clear, accurate analysis and client communications.
• Proficiency with incident response lifecycles.

Responsibilities

• Investigation Execution: Perform DFIR investigations across host forensics, network analysis, malware triage, and log review.
• Engagement Communication: Support effective communication, time management, and coordination.
• Deliverables: Produce clear engagement deliverables detailing findings, recommendations and remediation strategies.

Skills

DFIR investigations

Host forensics

Network traffic analysis

Malware handling/triage

Log review

BEC analysis

Job description

GuidePoint Security's DFIR Consultant role involves performing in-depth DFIR investigations, including host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling, log review, and BEC analysis, under senior guidance. You will deliver clear findings and remediation guidance to clients across diverse sectors.

The role emphasizes collaboration, automation, and continuous skill development within GuidePoint's DFIR & Threat Intelligence Practice, contributing to proactive threat discovery and incident