Incident Commander, Digital Forensics & Incident Response

BlueVoyant; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

BlueVoyant is seeking an Incident Commander to lead high-impact cyber investigations within Digital Forensics & Incident Response. This senior, client-facing role commands complex incidents from initial response through containment and recovery, advising executives, legal counsel and technical teams.

You will guide investigations across ransomware and cloud/identity compromises, perform endpoint/cloud forensics, and translate findings into business risk and remediation guidance, while briefing

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on DFIR experience in real-world incidents.
• 6–10 years in client-facing consulting, incident response or cyber advisory roles.
• Proven experience as an incident commander or senior DFIR lead.
• Strong background in ransomware, cloud/identity compromise and complex attack investigations.
• Experience working directly with executives, legal counsel, insurers and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, workstreams and timelines under pressure.
• Strong knowledge across endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS and network forensics.
• Experience with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Velociraptor, Splunk, Sentinel and CrowdStrike (or similar).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, AWS, Okta and Google Workspace.
• Understanding of attacker tradecraft, including persistence, lateral movement and data exfiltration.
• Working knowledge of KQL, SPL, SQL, PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact.
• Strong judgment and composure in high-stress, ambiguous environments.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with a focus on quality and outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Act as incident commander for complex DFIR engagements end-to-end.
• Serve as the primary client lead, advising executives, legal counsel, insurers and stakeholders.
• Lead investigations across ransomware, BEC, cloud/identity compromise, insider threat and advanced attacks.
• Perform and direct forensic analysis across endpoints, cloud, identity, SaaS, email and network environments.
• Translate technical findings into clear business risk and remediation guidance.
• Lead executive briefings, client updates and post-incident reviews.
• Manage multiple concurrent incidents in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Coordinate the work of DFIR consultants and analysts assigned to an engagement, and share expertise through informal coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Support incident readiness, tabletop exercises and client growth initiatives.

Skills

DFIR

Incident command

Client-facing

Executive liaison

Forensic analysis

Threat investigations

Communication

Stakeholder management

High-stress decisions

Team coaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Magnet AXIOM

Velociraptor

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Microsoft 365

Entra ID

Azure

AWS

Okta

Google Workspace

Job description

Position: Incident Commander
Reports To: Head of Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Department: Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Location: Remote, US
Work Authorization: US Citizenship Required

BlueVoyant is seeking an Incident Commander, Digital Forensics & Incident Response to lead high-impact cyber investigations and take command of complex, high-pressure security incidents. This is a senior, client-facing individual contributor role with no direct reports. You’ll guide organizations through critical moments, from initial response through investigation, containment and recovery, while advising executives, legal counsel and technical teams.

What You’ll Do:

• Act as incident commander for complex DFIR engagements end-to-end.
• Serve as the primary client lead, advising executives, legal counsel, insurers and stakeholders.
• Lead investigations across ransomware, BEC, cloud/identity compromise, insider threat and advanced attacks.
• Perform and direct forensic analysis across endpoints, cloud, identity, SaaS, email and network environments.
• Translate technical findings into clear business risk and remediation guidance.
• Lead executive briefings, client updates and post-incident reviews.
• Manage multiple concurrent incidents in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Coordinate the work of DFIR consultants and analysts assigned to an engagement, and share expertise through informal coaching and knowledge sharing.
• Support incident readiness, tabletop exercises and client growth initiatives.

What You’ll Bring:

• 3-5 years of hands-on DFIR experience in real-world incidents.
• 6-10 years in client-facing consulting, incident response or cyber advisory roles.
• Proven experience as an incident commander or senior DFIR lead.
• Strong background in ransomware, cloud/identity compromise and complex attack investigations.
• Experience working directly with executives, legal counsel, insurers and technical teams.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, workstreams and timelines under pressure.
• Strong knowledge across endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS and network forensics.
• Experience with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Velociraptor, Splunk, Sentinel and CrowdStrike (or similar).
• Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, AWS, Okta and Google Workspace.
• Understanding of attacker tradecraft, including persistence, lateral movement and data exfiltration.
• Working knowledge of KQL, SPL, SQL, PowerShell, Python or Bash.
• Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact.
• Strong judgment and composure in high-stress, ambiguous environments.
• A collaborative, client-focused approach with a focus on quality and outcomes.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with breach counsel, insurers or regulators.
• Incident readiness, tabletop or IR planning experience.
• Certifications such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GCFE, GNFA, OSCP.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, DFIR or a related field), or equivalent professional experience.

Why BlueVoyant?

• Take command of high-impact, global cyber investigations, guiding clients through critical, business-defining incidents.
• Work alongside experienced DFIR experts, including former government cyber professionals and industry veterans, across complex environments and advanced threat scenarios.
• Join a global, mission-driven cybersecurity company defending organizations worldwide with cutting-edge data, technology, and expertise.
• Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, with support for wellbeing, development, and career growth.

About BlueVoyant
BlueVoyantis an AI-driven cybersecurity company dedicated to standing between our customers and cyber threats. By combining human,artificial,and proprietary intelligence, we deliver a unified solution that protects every organization’s network, identities, vendors, and digitalfootprintsas a single attack surface. The company’s award-winning Microsoft Securityexpertisehelps organizations maximize their security investments while reducing risk and ensuring compliance.

Led by CEO, John Hernandez,BlueVoyant’shighly skilled team includes former government cyber officials with extensive frontline experience in responding to advanced cyber threats on behalf of the National Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Unit 8200, and GCHQ, together with private sector experts.BlueVoyantservicesutilizelarge real-time datasets with industry leading analytics and technologies.

Founded in 2017 by Fortune 500 executives, including Chairman of the Board, Jim Rosenthal, Vice Chairman, Tom Glocer, and former Government cyber officials,BlueVoyantis headquartered in New York City and has offices in Maryland, Tel Aviv, San Francisco, London, Budapest, and Latin Americaand is committed to building a workplace where talented people are empowered to do their best work in the fight against global cyber threats..

_All employees mustbe authorized towork in the United States of America. BlueVoyantprovidesequal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements,BlueVoyantcomplies withapplicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Disclaimer: Please note thatpursuant tocontractual requirements and applicable law,foremployees to perform work on some of the company’s federal contracts, U.S. citizenship isrequired.Accordingly, an employee’s ability to perform work on such contracts is contingent upon the company’s verification of the employee’s citizenship status.

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