Vice President - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)

Adeptis Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established Legal & Insurance Partnerships

Investment in Cybersecurity Growth

Opportunity for Real Ownership

High-Impact Environment

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Job summary

Adeptis Group is seeking a Vice President for Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) in Atlanta to lead and develop a premier team in cybersecurity. This role offers the chance to shape strategy, drive operational success, and represent the firm in the field. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in forensics and incident response, along with strong industry connections.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in DFIR with senior leadership experience.
• Delivery of breach response engagements in complex environments.
• Strong relationships in insurance and legal sectors.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing a best-in-class DFIR team.
• Building relationships with insurance panels and law firms.
• Shaping service lines and go-to-market strategy.

Skills

Forensics

Malware Analysis

Threat Intelligence

Live Response

Leadership

Education

CISSP

GCFA

GCIH

EnCE

Job description

Vice President - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)

Vice President - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)

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Vice President - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) | East Coast, US

Adeptis Group is proud to be partnered with a high-growth cybersecurity consultancy on a strategic leadership hire as they expand their DFIR offering across North America. This is a unique opportunity for a proven Incident Response leader to take ownership of a practice area, shape go-to-market strategy, and build a scalable team from the ground up.

With strong market traction, investment backing, and an experienced leadership team, the platform is in place for a seasoned DFIR leader to drive commercial and operational success.

The Role

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a best-in-class DFIR team
• Building relationships with insurance panels, breach coaches, and law firms
• Delivering both reactive and retainer-based services to mid-market and enterprise clients
• Shaping service lines and go-to-market strategy alongside the executive team
• Representing the firm at industry events and in the media as a trusted thought leader

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practitioner-Led: You bring a strong technical foundation in forensics, malware analysis, threat intel, and live response
• Commercially Switched-On: Able to identify, win, and grow DFIR engagements across direct clients and partners
• People-Centric Leader: You’ve built high-performing, mission-driven teams and led them through critical response efforts
• Credible & Visible: Comfortable representing the business publicly, whether at conferences, on panels, or through media

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years in DFIR, including senior leadership experience
• Proven track record delivering breach response engagements in complex, regulated environments
• Strong relationships within the insurance and legal sectors
• Technical credentials such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, EnCE, or similar
• Experience managing service delivery against tight SLAs under pressure
• Willingness to travel as required across the East Coast and to client sites

Why Join This Business?

• Established Legal & Insurance Partnerships: A strong referral pipeline is already in place
• Backed for Growth: Supported with serious investment in cybersecurity
• Real Ownership: Opportunity to shape the US DFIR strategy and lead from the front
• High-Impact Environment: Entrepreneurial, agile, and highly respected in breach response circles
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts in legal, threat intel, GRC, and managed services

For more information, apply via the link or contact Hubert Colvin on +01 646 520 0699 or [e-mail].

Adeptis Group – Connecting Talent, Securing the Future

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Computer and Network Security

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