Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Director

Forensic Focus; United States; Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a DFIR Director in the United States to oversee digital forensics and incident response engagements from start to finish, managing quality, budgets, and timelines while acting as the main client contact. The role blends hands-on forensic work with mentoring analysts and leading scoping discussions for new engagements.

Candidates should have 6+ years in DFIR with leadership experience and proficiency in FTK, EnCase, X-Ways, KAPE, Velociraptor, and Zimmerman utilities.

Qualifications

• Requires over six years in DFIR, including some leadership experience.
• Proficiency in tools such as FTK, EnCase, X-Ways, KAPE, Velociraptor and Zimmerman utilities.
• Certifications like GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CCE or CFCE are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee digital forensics and incident response cases from start to finish, managing quality, budgets, and timelines while acting as the main client contact.
• Combine hands-on forensic work with mentoring analysts and leading scoping discussions for new engagements.

Skills

DFIR experience

Leadership

Budget management

Client communication

Mentoring

Tools

FTK

EnCase

X-Ways

KAPE

Velociraptor

Zimmerman utilities

Job description

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