Senior DFIR Lead — Incident Response & Forensics (Remote)

Palo Alto Networks, Inc.; Burbank (CA); Remote; USD 151,000 - 208,000; Full time

Job summary

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Principal Consultant in Burbank, California, responsible for leading incident response and digital forensics services. This role involves serving as a technical leader on investigations and guiding clients through security incidents with expertise and precision.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of experience in DFIR, strong analytical skills, and are proficient with tools like EnCase and FTK. Compensation ranges from $151,000 to $208,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 6-8+ years of experience in DFIR, incident response, or related fields.
• Experience investigating ransomware and intrusion activities.
• Hands-on experience with DFIR tools in various operating systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital forensics investigations across enterprise environments.
• Conduct investigations to identify root cause and scope of attacks.
• Deliver findings and guidance to clients for remediation.

Skills

DFIR experience

Incident response

Forensic acquisition

Analytical skills

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SleuthKit

Volatility

Job description

Palo Alto Networks, Inc. is looking for a Principal Consultant in Burbank, California, responsible for leading incident response and digital forensics services. This role involves serving as a technical leader on investigations and guiding clients through security incidents with expertise and precision.

Ideal candidates have at least 6 years of experience in DFIR, strong analytical skills, and are proficient with tools like EnCase and FTK. Compensation ranges from $151,000 to $208,000, depending on experience.