Remote DFIR Consultant: Forensics & Incident Response

Remote; San Francisco (CA); A distancia; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Remote workforce

Group Medical Insurance options

Group Dental Insurance

12 corporate holidays

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Mobile phone and home internet stipend

Descripción de la vacante

GuidePoint Security is seeking a DFIR Consultant to perform digital forensics investigations and incident response activities remotely within the U.S. You will analyze host systems, network traffic, and malware artifacts while delivering clear client-focused findings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engagement leads and peers, with opportunities to automate tasks and expand expertise across DFIR disciplines.

Formación

• High School diploma and 5 years of experience, OR Bachelor’s degree and 2 years of experience, OR Master’s degree.
• Hands-on experience across core DFIR disciplines: host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling/triage, log review, and BEC analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present technical findings to technical and managerial audiences.
• Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes.
• Preferred: consulting or professional services experience; familiarity with DFIR methodology and tools.

Responsabilidades

• Perform DFIR investigations as a contributing technical resource: host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling/triage, log review, and BEC analysis.
• Support effective engagement communication, time management, and coordination throughout the investigative lifecycle.
• Produce clear, accurate engagement deliverables detailing findings, business impact, and remediation strategies.
• Collaborate with peers and engagement leads across concurrent engagements to deliver consistent results.
• Use scripting and automation to reduce manual DFIR tasks.
• Continuously strengthen skills across DFIR disciplines and stay current with industry trends.
• Support client relationships by providing information and guidance during engagements as a technical contributor.
• Contribute to evolving service portfolio driven by emerging threats and client needs.
• Maintain availability during high-severity incident surges and participate in on-call rotations.
• Travel up to 20% and perform duties with professionalism and ownership.

Conocimientos

Forensics

Network analysis

Malware triage

Log analysis

BEC analysis

Educación

High School diploma

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Herramientas

EDR

NDR

XDR

SIEM

FW

NGAV

Velociraptor

Descripción del empleo

GuidePoint Security is seeking a DFIR Consultant to perform digital forensics investigations and incident response activities remotely within the U.S. You will analyze host systems, network traffic, and malware artifacts while delivering clear client-focused findings.

The role emphasizes collaboration with engagement leads and peers, with opportunities to automate tasks and expand expertise across DFIR disciplines.