Senior DFIR Consultant – Reactive Security

Palo Alto Networks; United States; Remote; USD 133,000 - 183,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant for Unit 42’s Reactive Services to investigate cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments. You will conduct forensic analysis, identify attacker activity, and deliver actionable findings to help clients contain and recover from breaches.

You will work alongside Principal Consultants and Consulting Directors, lead investigative workstreams, and communicate findings directly to clients in a fast-paced, hands-on DFIR role that blends

Qualifications

• Hands-on enterprise DFIR experience.
• Proficiency with forensic tools and log analysis.
• Experience investigating Windows; familiarity with Linux, macOS, or cloud environments.
• Strong technical judgment and client communication.
• Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.

Responsibilities

• Execute DFIR investigations across enterprise environments.
• Own assigned investigative workstreams and report findings to clients.
• Analyze endpoint, host, network, identity, and cloud evidence.
• Perform forensic acquisition and analysis of systems, memory, logs, and endpoint telemetry.
• Support containment, remediation, and recovery with evidence-based recommendations.
• Document activities and produce clear client updates.
• Follow chain-of-custody procedures.
• Collaborate with engagement teams to ensure timely client outcomes.
• Contribute to investigation playbooks and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain knowledge of emerging threats and forensic methods.

Skills

Hands-on DFIR experience

Forensic tools & log analysis

Windows investigations

Cloud/Linux/macOS familiarity

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience

Job description

Palo Alto Networks is seeking a Senior Consultant for Unit 42’s Reactive Services to investigate cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments. You will conduct forensic analysis, identify attacker activity, and deliver actionable findings to help clients contain and recover from breaches.

You will work alongside Principal Consultants and Consulting Directors, lead investigative workstreams, and communicate findings directly to clients in a fast-paced, hands-on DFIR role that blends