DFIR Director: Lead Incident Response & Digital Forensics

IronGate Cybersecurity LLC; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IronGate Cybersecurity is seeking a seasoned DFIR Director to lead the Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice, oversee complex engagements, mentor a team of analysts, and ensure high-quality deliverables. This leadership role requires strong client communication and strategic oversight.

The successful candidate will drive incident response initiatives, manage budgets and timelines, conduct peer reviews, and collaborate with legal counsel and cyber insurance carriers while advancing

Qualifications

• 6+ years in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.
• At least 1 year in a leadership or mentorship role within a DFIR team.
• Proven experience managing client relationships and leading technical teams.
• Proficiency with commercial forensic tools and open-source capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee DFIR engagements from initiation to closure.
• Ensure quality assurance, risk management, and timely reporting.
• Mentor and develop DFIR analysts and provide performance feedback.
• Coordinate scoping, client calls, and engagement planning.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and client communications.

Skills

DFIR leadership

Client management

Mentorship

Team leadership

Budget & timeline management

Forensic analysis

Tools

FTK

EnCase

X-Ways

KAPE

Eric Zimmerman's Tools

Velociraptor

Live Collection

Job description

IronGate Cybersecurity is seeking a seasoned DFIR Director to lead the Digital Forensics and Incident Response practice, oversee complex engagements, mentor a team of analysts, and ensure high-quality deliverables. This leadership role requires strong client communication and strategic oversight.

The successful candidate will drive incident response initiatives, manage budgets and timelines, conduct peer reviews, and collaborate with legal counsel and cyber insurance carriers while advancing