Senior DFIR Consultant

Forensic Focus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

IronGate Cybersecurity LLC seeks a Senior DFIR Consultant to lead and perform complex digital forensic investigations across ransomware, intrusions, and advanced malware. You will produce detailed forensic reports for varied audiences and communicate findings to clients and breach counsel.

You will also mentor junior analysts and drive automation to enhance team efficiency within a consulting setting, collaborating with legal teams and executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in digital forensics or incident response.
• Hands-on experience with Axiom, EnCase, X-Ways and CrowdStrike Falcon.
• Certifications such as EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCFP, CEH or CISSP are preferred.
• Degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or related discipline is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and conduct complex digital forensic investigations across ransomware, intrusions and advanced malware.
• Produce detailed forensic reports for varied audiences including breach counsel.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and stakeholders; present to executive or legal teams.
• Identify automation opportunities to improve team efficiency in a consulting environment.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Cybersecurity

Tools

Axiom

EnCase

X-Ways

CrowdStrike Falcon

Job description

# Senior DFIR Consultant*IronGate Cybersecurity LLC***United States**Senior · Full-time · $120,000.00/yr - $150,000.00/yr### The RoleThe successful candidate leads and conducts complex digital forensic investigations spanning ransomware, business email compromise, network intrusions and advanced malware. Day-to-day work includes producing detailed forensic reports for varied audiences, communicating findings to clients and breach counsel, and identifying automation opportunities to improve team efficiency.### Skills & ExperienceAt least three years of digital forensics or incident response experience is required, along with hands-on expertise in tools such as Axiom, EnCase, X-Ways and CrowdStrike Falcon. Preferred certifications include EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCFP, CEH or CISSP, and a degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity or a related discipline is advantageous.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced forensic practitioner ready to step into a leadership position within a consulting environment. Those with a background in managing complex investigations, mentoring junior analysts and presenting technical findings to executive or legal stakeholders will thrive here.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCFA · GCFE · EnCE · CISSP — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply