Senior DFIR Consultant

GuidePoint Security

Senior DFIR Consultant leading incident response, forensic investigations, threat hunting, and Purple Team exercises for GuidePoint Security. Delivering client analysis while improving cybersecurity tooling and methodologies.

Posted 8/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) with a focus on host forensics, network traffic analysis, and malware handling. Capable of delivering comprehensive technical findings and recommendations while fostering client relationships and adapting to emerging technologies.

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Digital ForensicsIncident Response InvestigationNetwork Traffic AnalysisMalware HandlingCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Host ForensicsNetwork Traffic AnalysisMalware HandlingLog ReviewBEC AnalysisAutomationScriptingProactive AssessmentsReactive AssessmentsTechnical Writing

Soft Skills

Time ManagementCreativityAdaptabilityClient Relationship ManagementCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Open-Source ToolsCommercial ToolsAI Tools

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityIncident ResponseEngagement DeliveryEmerging Threats

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and perform DFIR investigations including host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling/triage, log review, and BEC analysis
Drive engagement communication, time management, and coordination throughout the investigative lifecycle
Author comprehensive deliverables covering technical findings, recommendations, business impact, and remediation strategies
Perform advanced mission-critical reactive and proactive assessments
Collaborate with peers across concurrent engagements
Use automation, orchestration, and scripting to improve efficiency and enable new capabilities
Contribute to integrating open-source and commercial tools into DFIR processes
Strengthen relevant skills and knowledge to stay current in information security
Foster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance during engagements
Help evolve the DFIR Practice in response to emerging threats and client needs
Maintain availability outside standard business hours during high-severity incident surges
Participate in on-call rotation as appropriate
Identify and address gaps in engagement delivery, processes, and client communication

Requirements

What you’ll need

7 years of experience
4+ years of hands-on incident response investigation experience
6+ combined years of IT and information security experience
Proficiency in host forensics, network traffic analysis, malware handling/triage, log review, and BEC analysis
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to present technical findings to technical and managerial audiences
Creativity and adaptability for complex problems
Willingness to embrace emerging technologies, including AI tools
Up to 20% travel
Sedentary work
Substantial wrist, hand, and/or finger movement for at least 8 hours daily
Close visual acuity for computer terminal viewing and/or extensive reading for at least 8 hours daily

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only)
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA
GuidePoint pays 90% of the employee PPO premium and 70% of family PPO premiums
GuidePoint pays 100% of employee HDHP premiums and 75% of family HDHP premiums
HSA contribution of $850 annually per employee or $1750 annually per family
Group Dental Insurance
GuidePoint pays 100% of employee dental premiums and 75% of family dental premiums
12 corporate holidays
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
Pet Benefit Option