Director, DFIR (Remote)
Core
Lead and oversee complex client-facing digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) engagements, guiding clients through the detection to recovery lifecycle.
Role type
Senior management IC (Director) with people management responsibilities
Builds
Incident response outcomes and client security resilience
Domain
Cybersecurity / Digital Forensics
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Digital forensics, incident response management, team leadership (3-5 members), Linux/Windows forensics, cloud security (AWS/Azure/GCP), forensic tool proficiency (ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, Volatility), stakeholder management (legal/insurance), risk mitigation
Preferred skills
Mentorship, industry conference participation, content creation
Technologies
ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, Volatility, AWS, Azure, GCP
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee active client-facing incident response engagements; Conduct scoping calls to define incident scope and objectives; Coordinate resources with Project Management and Engagement Leads; Provide well-informed solutions for long-term security goals; Produce clear reports detailing incident findings; Mentor and develop a team of 3-5 forensic professionals; Collaborate on refining incident response processes; Provide after-hours on-call support for critical incidents.
Seniority
Director, hands-on leadership with team management
