Senior DFIR Engagement Lead (Remote)

Surefire Cyber, LLC.; United States; Remote; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

Parental leave

Medical premiums

Dental & Vision

401K matching

Professional development

Career growth

Job summary

Surefire Cyber is seeking a Principal Engagement Lead for Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR). This remote, full-time role leads multiple client engagements from scoping calls to resolution, coordinating with cyber insurers and legal counsel to strengthen resilience.

You bring senior DFIR expertise, a proven track record in managing incidents, and the ability to deliver clear reports while mentoring teammates. Remote work is supported with a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee active client-facing incident response engagements, guiding clients through IR lifecycle from detection to recovery.
• Conduct scoping calls to define incident scope and objectives.
• Coordinate resources with Engagement Leads and Forensic Consultants to ensure effective client support.
• Build strong client relationships based on trust and open communication.
• Provide well-informed solutions to achieve long-term security goals.
• Produce clear verbal and written reports detailing findings and analysis.
• Actively share knowledge with the team and stay updated on industry trends and threats.
• Provide after-hours on-call/weekend support as required.

Skills

DFIR leadership

Incident response

Digital forensics

Client interaction

Linux/Windows forensics

Cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP)

Forensic tools

Threat assessment

Post-incident reviews

On-call support

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, CS, IT or related field

Tools

ELK

Axiom

Encase

FTK

Volatility

Open-Source tools

Job description

Surefire Cyber is seeking a Principal Engagement Lead for Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR). This remote, full-time role leads multiple client engagements from scoping calls to resolution, coordinating with cyber insurers and legal counsel to strengthen resilience.

You bring senior DFIR expertise, a proven track record in managing incidents, and the ability to deliver clear reports while mentoring teammates. Remote work is supported with a competitive compensation package.