Remote DFIR Consultant: Incident Response & Forensics

GuidePoint Security LLC; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work (US)

Group Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Flexible Time Off

Home internet allowance

Job summary

GuidePoint Security is seeking a DFIR Consultant for a remote U.S. role. You will perform investigations across diverse engagements, develop clear findings, and communicate results to clients while expanding expertise in DFIR disciplines.

Role emphasizes reactive/ proactive threat work, collaboration with teams, and ongoing skills growth in AI-enabled incident response and forensics. Remote, U.S. based

Qualifications

• 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 for technical and managerial audiences.
• Experience with AI tools and evolving threats to drive investigations.

Responsibilities

• Investigation Execution: conduct DFIR investigations with host forensics, network analysis, malware triage, log review, and BEC analysis.
• Engagement Communication: support clear, timely updates and coordinate with leads.
• Deliverables: produce clear findings, business impact and remediation guidance.
• Peer Collaboration: work with engagement teams to ensure high-quality outcomes.
• Automation & Efficiency: leverage scripting to reduce manual DFIR tasks.
• Skills Development: continuously grow across core DFIR disciplines.

Skills

DFIR investigations

Host forensics

Network traffic analysis

Malware handling/triage

Log review

BEC analysis

PowerShell

Python

Go / Bash

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Certifications: GCFA/GCFE/GCIH/GCIA/GDAT/GREM/CISSP

Tools

Velociraptor

EDR

NDR

XDR

SIEM

Job description

GuidePoint Security is seeking a DFIR Consultant for a remote U.S. role. You will perform investigations across diverse engagements, develop clear findings, and communicate results to clients while expanding expertise in DFIR disciplines.

Role emphasizes reactive/ proactive threat work, collaboration with teams, and ongoing skills growth in AI-enabled incident response and forensics. Remote, U.S. based