Senior Digital Forensics & Incident Response Consultant

Forensic Focus; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a senior DFIR professional to lead incident response engagements from detection through recovery. The role requires advanced forensic and malware analysis, reverse engineering, and independent management of ransomware and BEC investigations.

Ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, and handle high-pressure client engagements with poise and expertise.

Qualifications

• Extensive DFIR experience and ability to lead investigations.
• Strong forensic analysis capabilities and malware analysis skills.
• Reverse engineering expertise and practical incident containment techniques.
• Ability to communicate complex findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience mentoring junior staff and building a capable team.

Responsibilities

• Lead incident response engagements from detection through recovery.
• Perform advanced forensic and malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Independently manage investigations such as ransomware and business email compromise.
• Provide after-hours support as needed and mentor a small forensic team.

Skills

DFIR experience

Forensic analysis

Malware analysis

Reverse engineering

Mentoring juniors

Clear communication

Job description

Forensic Focus seeks a senior DFIR professional to lead incident response engagements from detection through recovery. The role requires advanced forensic and malware analysis, reverse engineering, and independent management of ransomware and BEC investigations.

Ideal candidate will mentor junior staff, communicate findings clearly to diverse audiences, and handle high-pressure client engagements with poise and expertise.