Principal Consultant, Incident Response – Weekend Schedule

Palo Alto Networks

Principal Consultant leading incident response engagements for clients in cybersecurity. Managing incidents, forensic investigations, and mentoring junior staff in a remote UK role.

Posted 7/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in incident response and digital forensics, with a strong focus on host-based analysis and the use of forensic tools to investigate data breaches. Proven ability to provide actionable recommendations and mentor junior team members in best practices.

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Incident Response ManagementDigital Forensics ConsultingForensic Tool ProficiencyHost-Based ForensicsData Breach Response

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Hard Skills

Incident ResponseDigital ForensicsHost-Based AnalysisIndicators of CompromiseData Breach Investigation

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationClear Communication

Tools & Technologies

EnCaseFTKX-WaysSIFTSplunkRedlineVolatilityWireShark

Industry Keywords

Information SecurityComputer ScienceDigital Forensics

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxSplunk

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage and lead incident response engagements, including scoping work, guiding clients through forensic investigations, and containing security incidents.
Perform reactive incident response and host-based analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity and attack vectors.
Investigate data breaches using forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and Splunk to determine the source and scope of compromises.
Provide clients with clear, actionable recommendations for long-term remediation and security posture improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver comprehensive solutions.
Act as a mentor for junior team members, sharing expertise in incident response and digital forensics best practices.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related field.
Direct experience in incident response or digital forensics consulting.
Proficiency with host-based forensics and data breach response methodologies.
Hands-on experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, or WireShark.
Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands, averaging up to 20%.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability
Equal opportunity employer