Senior Consultant, Cybersecurity – Forensic & Litigation Consulting

FTI Consulting

Senior Cybersecurity Consultant conducting forensic, incident-response, and litigation investigations for FTI Consulting. Producing client reports, managing investigative teams, and developing cyber risk methodologies.

Posted 8/21/2026full-timePittsburgh • District of Columbia, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $109,000 - $164,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity engagements, including cyber incident response and management, while effectively leading teams and developing strategies to enhance service delivery. Proficient in threat modeling, penetration testing, and maintaining knowledge of industry trends and technologies.

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Cyber Incident ResponseThreat ModelingPenetration TestingDigital ForensicsInvestigative Research

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Hard Skills

Cyber Incident ManagementOperating Systems KnowledgeFile System FundamentalsSecurity ControlsWindowsLinuxUnixData Loss PreventionEDiscoveryThreat Identification Techniques

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationTeam LeadershipStrategic DevelopmentClient EngagementReport Writing

Industry Keywords

Corporate InvestigationsCybersecurityIncident AnalysisOpen-Source Information AssessmentSubcontractor Management

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityLinuxUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform a wide range of cybersecurity engagements in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment
Summarize engagement results accurately and concisely in written reports for law firms, financial institutions, and corporations
Manage consultants on engagements involving teams of investigative researchers
Provide oral reports to clients when appropriate
Assist leadership in developing strategies to expand service offerings and improve service delivery efficiency and consistency
Maintain current knowledge of industry trends, threats, methodologies, and core technologies
Assess client needs and design appropriate technical solutions
Lead assessment of threat identification techniques and development of new methodologies and frameworks
Supervise incident analysis results using advanced cybersecurity knowledge
Lead modification and enhancement of proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

Three+ years of experience conducting research at a corporate investigations firm or similar organization
Ability to travel to FTI offices and client site(s) as needed
Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
Employer will not sponsor applicants for work visas
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
Specialized experience in cyber incident response and cyber incident management
Very good understanding of operating systems, file system fundamentals, and security controls
In-depth familiarity with Windows, Linux, and Unix
Understanding of data loss/data theft prevention concepts and technologies
Understanding of eDiscovery and digital forensics concepts and technologies
Threat modeling fundamentals and penetration testing skills
Experience identifying red flags, validating sources, and assessing the completeness and accuracy of open-source information
Experience developing investigative plans and strategies for engagements
Experience identifying and managing work performed by subcontractors, including negotiating budgets and deadlines

Benefits

Comp & perks

Coaching and mentoring within the team
Continuous professional development support
Career path and progression support
Open, collaborative culture
Diversity and recognition