Director of Cyber Incident Response & Forensics

Kroll; United States; On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Coverage

Paid time off

Parental and family leave

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) plans

Job summary

Kroll is seeking a Director to lead Digital Forensics and Incident Response within its Cyber & Data Resilience Practice in the United States. You will guide incident response engagements, mentor teams, and work with senior staff to deliver high-quality service for a global client base.

The role emphasizes strategy, client leadership, and delivering tangible outcomes. You will oversee complex cases, manage resources and budgets, and ensure adherence to Kroll’s standards of service and integrity.

Qualifications

• Six years of incident response experience, preferably in a consultancy
• Certifications such as CREST IR, CFCE, ENCE, GIAC (GCFA, GCIH, GREM, GNFA) are beneficial
• Fluency in English and other languages is advantageous
• Ability to manage complex cases, budget, and multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills

Responsibilities

• Delivery of strong technical skills in cyber defense or incident response assignments.
• As Case Manager, structure projects, manage resources, present findings, and provide actionable client advice.
• Monitor quality of own work and ensure value is delivered to the client.
• Communicate regularly with senior team members to raise issues and decisions.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships with high standards of service and integrity.
• Mentor staff to uphold Kroll’s standards.
• Ensure KPIs (utilization, business generation, personal objectives) are met.
• Identify learning needs and seek performance improvements.

Skills

Incident Response

Computer Forensics

Network Security

Computer Security Audit

Project management

Client relationships

Fluent English

Certifications (CREST IR)

Job description

Kroll is seeking a Director to lead Digital Forensics and Incident Response within its Cyber & Data Resilience Practice in the United States. You will guide incident response engagements, mentor teams, and work with senior staff to deliver high-quality service for a global client base.

The role emphasizes strategy, client leadership, and delivering tangible outcomes. You will oversee complex cases, manage resources and budgets, and ensure adherence to Kroll’s standards of service and integrity.