Senior DFIR Lead - Remote Incident Response Consultant

AprosSyber; Arizona; Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

This remote Senior Consultant role focuses on incident response and digital forensics, leading small workstreams and coordinating Consultants to ensure quality and alignment with client objectives. Under Manager direction, you will plan workstreams, validate outputs, and present interim findings while performing hands-on DFIR tasks across insurance, legal, and enterprise engagements.

You will analyze IoCs, review host and system logs, collect disk and memory images, and guide junior team

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in incident response, digital forensics, or related cybersecurity roles.
• GCFA/GCFR or equivalent preferred.
• Ability to coordinate multi-contributor workstreams and manage risks.
• Experience presenting findings to client stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead small workstreams and coordinate consultants to deliver quality results.
• Own workstream planning, stand-ups, and risk tracking.
• Validate outputs and present interim findings to stakeholders.
• Execute hands-on DFIR tasks across engagements.
• Collect and analyze IoCs, triage logs, and drive timelines.
• Travel to client sites up to short notice (up to 50%).

Skills

DFIR analysis

Python scripting

PowerShell scripting

Team coordination

Client presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT

Tools

CrowdStrike Falcon

SIEM/SOAR platforms

Forensic tools

Job description

This remote Senior Consultant role focuses on incident response and digital forensics, leading small workstreams and coordinating Consultants to ensure quality and alignment with client objectives. Under Manager direction, you will plan workstreams, validate outputs, and present interim findings while performing hands-on DFIR tasks across insurance, legal, and enterprise engagements.

You will analyze IoCs, review host and system logs, collect disk and memory images, and guide junior team