Who We Are
In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion.
This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together.
Job Summary
As a Senior Consultant within Unit 42's Reactive Services team, you will investigate cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments. You will conduct forensic analysis, identify attacker activity, and provide actionable findings to help clients investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches.
Working alongside Principal Consultants and Consulting Directors, you will own assigned investigative workstreams and communicate findings directly to clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on DFIR practitioner who enjoys solving complex technical problems in fast-paced, client-facing environments.
Your Impact
•Execute digital forensics and incident response investigations involving ransomware, unauthorized access, and other cybersecurity incidents.
•Own assigned investigative workstreams, escalating findings and blockers to the engagement lead.
•Analyze endpoint, host, network, identity, and cloud evidence to establish incident timelines, attacker behavior, and scope of compromise.
•Perform forensic acquisition and analysis of systems, memory, logs, and endpoint telemetry.
•Support incident containment, remediation, and recovery through evidence-based recommendations.
•Document investigative activities and prepare clear technical reports and client updates.
•Follow established evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.
•Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver timely, high-quality client outcomes.
•Contribute to investigation playbooks, tools, and knowledge sharing.
•Maintain knowledge of emerging threats, attacker techniques, and forensic methodologies.
Qualifications
•Hands-on enterprise DFIR experience.
•Proficiency with forensic tools, evidence acquisition, and log analysis.
•Experience investigating Windows; familiarity with Linux, macOS, or cloud environments.
•Strong technical judgment and client communication.
•Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred
•Consulting or incident response services background.
•Malware triage, scripting, and MITRE ATT&CK knowledge.
•GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, or similar certifications.
•Willingness to travel up to 20%.
Compensation Disclosure
The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/commissioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.
$132,800.00 - $182,600.00/yr
Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.
