DFIR Team Lead

Booz Allen Hamilton; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 257,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work‑life programs

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking an experienced Incident Response Lead to direct a team of skilled DFIR analysts. You will guide major incident responses, coordinate containment, and provide clear updates to executive stakeholders.

The role emphasizes documentation, thought leadership, and mentorship to teams in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response domain. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in DFIR, strong scripting ability (Python/PowerShell), and deep experience with Windows and non-Windows

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with digital forensics or incident response.
• Experience with Windows and non-Windows systems (Mac/Linux) and DFIR toolsets (FTK, EnCase, XWF, Axiom).
• Experience with script-based DFIR tools (Python/PowerShell).
• Experience analyzing logs (firewall, network, IIS, Antivirus, DNS).
• Knowledge of forensic artifacts used to determine attack vectors, lateral movement and exfiltration.
• Ability to correlate events to build a timeline analysis.
• Ability to organize case notes and communicate with clients (verbal/written).
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports.
• Willingness to work after hours and on-call rotation.
• HS diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response for major incidents and coordinate containment and resolution.
• Convey status updates to Cybersecurity and Operations leaders, legal, and other stakeholders.
• Develop, maintain, and review incident documentation.
• Provide thought leadership for program improvements and new initiatives.
• Mentor junior team members and foster continuous learning in DFIR.

Skills

Incident response leadership

Stakeholder communication

Mentorship

Timeline analysis

Case notes organization

Technical reporting

Flexibility to work after hours

Education

HS diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Master’s degree a plus

Tools

FTK

EnCase

XWF

Axiom

Python

PowerShell

Job description

The Opportunity:

Lead and inspire a team of skilled incident response analysts, fostering a culture of technical expertise, collaboration, and excellent client delivery. Serve as the team lead, leading incident response for major incidents and coordinating efforts to contain and resolve cybersecurity issues. Convey status updates to critical stakeholders, including Cybersecurity and Operation leaders, legal, and others, as required. Develop, maintain, and review critical documentation for all incidents. Provide thought leadership for program improvements and new initiatives. Guide junior team members, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) domain.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with digital forensics or incident response
• Experience with analyzing Microsoft Windows and non-Windows systems, including Mac or Linux, and using DFIR toolsets, including FTK, EnCase, XWF, and Axiom
• Experience with scripted DFIR toolsets written in Python or PowerShell
• Experience with analyzing logs, including firewall, network traffic, IIS, Antivirus, and DNS
• Knowledge of common forensic artifacts analyzed during incidents to determine attack, vector, lateral movement, and data exfiltration
• Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis
• Ability to organize case notes and communicate verbally and in writing to clients
• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports
• Ability to work after standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, and take a rotation on call
• HS diploma or GED

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with forensically analyzing cloud data, including AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Knowledge of mobile device platforms, including smartphones and tablets
• Ability to prioritize work assignments without guidance
• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master's degree a plus
• DFIR or Cybersecurity Certification, including CCE, EnCE, CFCE, CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GNFA Certification

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $112,800.00 to $257,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees.

This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in‑person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model

Our people‑first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen or customer facility, in alignment with your leadership's expectations and the needs of the role.
• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed full‑time at a customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.