Principal Consultant, IR
Core
Lead high-stakes enterprise incident response engagements, providing expert-level DFIR services and strategic guidance to CxOs and Boards.
Role type
Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
Builds
Unit 42's reactive offerings, incident response methodologies, and service maturity
Domain
Cybersecurity, Incident Response, Digital Forensics
Required skills
Incident response leadership, multi-site engagement management, team coaching, CxO-level communication, OS/Cloud forensics, EDR, threat hunting, log analysis, compliance regulations, thought leadership
Preferred skills
Public speaking, conference participation, publications, executive presence, product knowledge (PANW)
Technologies
Microsoft Windows, Linux, Mac, EDR, Cloud platforms
Responsibilities
Lead high-profile incident response engagements; deliver findings to CxO/Board; develop DFIR practice strategy; drive innovation in reactive offerings; recruit and onboard talent; foster team culture; cultivate key client relationships; amplify market presence via thought leadership
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with strategic mentorship
