Remote Senior DFIR Lead for Breach Response & Forensics

Palo Alto Networks; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 183,000 - 252,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks in California is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to lead incident response and breach investigations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of DFIR consulting experience and provide hands-on leadership in high-pressure environments.

This role promotes collaboration across hybrid teams, requiring strong expertise in forensic methodologies and incident response tools. The compensation for this position ranges from $183,000.00 to $252,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of DFIR consulting experience (breach response, investigations).
• Proven leadership of technical incident response teams in high-pressure environments.
• Hands-on experience with forensic tools like EnCase and FTK.

Responsibilities

• Lead breach response engagements across industries.
• Deliver expert consulting in incident response and digital forensics.
• Perform forensic investigations and manage client relationships.

Skills

DFIR consulting experience

Technical leadership

Forensic methodologies

Incident response tools

Operating system expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Master's degree or equivalent experience

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Volatility

Job description

Palo Alto Networks in California is seeking a Senior Cybersecurity Consultant to lead incident response and breach investigations. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of DFIR consulting experience and provide hands-on leadership in high-pressure environments.

This role promotes collaboration across hybrid teams, requiring strong expertise in forensic methodologies and incident response tools. The compensation for this position ranges from $183,000.00 to $252,000.00 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.