Senior Network Forensics & Incident Response Lead

Forensic Focus; Ashburn (VA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Verizon is seeking a Principal Engineer for Network Forensics & Incident Response in Ashburn, VA. The role oversees forensic investigations across core, edge, and access networks, directing incident command during major security events, and building automated tooling to support ongoing DFIR efforts.

The candidate will produce detailed investigation reports for leadership, shaping forensic standards and tooling across a large enterprise network.

Qualifications

• Six or more years in digital forensics, network security, or incident response.
• Expertise in packet capture analysis, NetFlow/IPFIX.
• Experience countering advanced persistent threats and automating DFIR pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic investigation and incident response efforts across core, edge, and access network infrastructure.
• Direct incident command during major security events.
• Build automated forensic tooling and produce detailed investigation reports for leadership.

Skills

Packet capture analysis

NetFlow/IPFIX

YARA rules

Memory forensics

Endpoint forensics

APT countermeasures

DFIR automation

Digital forensics

Incident response

Job description

Verizon is seeking a Principal Engineer for Network Forensics & Incident Response in Ashburn, VA. The role oversees forensic investigations across core, edge, and access networks, directing incident command during major security events, and building automated tooling to support ongoing DFIR efforts.

The candidate will produce detailed investigation reports for leadership, shaping forensic standards and tooling across a large enterprise network.