Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) (Remote)

Surefire Cyber Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a seasoned DFIR consultant to lead forensic investigations into security incidents such as ransomware and BEC, working directly with clients under high-pressure engagements.

The role involves scoping intrusions, performing forensic analysis, documenting findings, and supporting the full incident response lifecycle from detection through recovery, in a fast-paced, client-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Candidates need proven client-facing forensic analysis and investigation experience.
• Strong understanding of attacker tactics and techniques.
• Capability performing malware analysis and reverse engineering.

Responsibilities

• Scoping intrusions and directing forensic investigations.
• Performing forensic analysis and documenting findings.
• Supporting the full incident response lifecycle from detection through recovery.

Skills

Client-facing forensics

Investigation experience

Threat tactics & techniques

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Independent investigations

Technical communication

Job description

The Role

This consultant leads forensic investigations into security incidents such as ransomware and business email compromise, working directly with clients during high-pressure engagements. Responsibilities include scoping intrusions, performing forensic analysis, documenting findings, and supporting the full incident response lifecycle from detection through recovery.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need proven client-facing forensic analysis and investigation experience, strong understanding of attacker tactics and techniques, and capability performing malware analysis and reverse engineering. Experience independently handling small to medium investigations and communicating findings to technical and non-technical audiences is essential.

Who It Suits

Ideal for an experienced DFIR professional comfortable working independently on investigations, mentoring junior staff, and providing after-hours support, who enjoys client interaction and thrives in a fast-paced incident response environment.