
Director, DFIR
Surefire Cyber Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $185,000 - $200,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Build and cultivate strong client relationships based on trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
- Work closely with the Chief Delivery Officer, the broader Engagement Lead team, and the Forensic Consulting team to lead and oversee active client-facing incident response engagements, to guide clients through the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.
- Conduct scoping calls with clients to define the incident scope, objectives, and expectations of each engagement, providing regular client updates.
- Work closely with the Project Management team, other Engagement Leads and the Forensic Consulting team to ensure effective coordination of resources and expertise on client matters.
- Provide well-informed solutions that go beyond immediate client challenges to achieve long-term security goals.
- Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts both internally and externally and produce clear and concise verbal and written reports detailing incident findings, and analysis.
- Invest in career development and provide mentorship to a team size ranging from 3-5 Forensic professionals and/or members of the Principal Engagement Lead team.
- Openly share knowledge and information with team members cultivating a culture of continuous learning, and staying up to date on industry trends, emerging threats, and best practices.
- Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine and document incident response processes and best practices.
- Partner with Product and Marketing to contribute to Surefire Cyber content and attend various industry conferences or events as needed.
- Provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, related degree, or relevant professional work experience in these disciplines.
- Former professional experience in leading and managing active cybersecurity engagements, including incident response, digital forensics investigations, and interaction with clients, legal counsel, and cyber insurers.
- Former professional experience in providing mentorship and career development, leading teams ranging in size from 3-5 members.
- Experience in conducting security investigations in Linux and Windows environments.
- Understanding of cloud platforms and security considerations within AWS (Amazon Web Services), Azure, and GCP (Google Cloud Platform).
- Knowledge of digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK (Forensic Tool Kit), Volatility, or Open-Source tools.
- Proficiency in conducting forensic analysis, threat assessments, and post incident reviews.
- Eagerness to learn from team, grow your knowledge, and teach your colleagues.
- Ability to provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required to address critical incidents and maintain continuous coverage.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team members
- Remote workforce
- Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Employer paid premiums for both team members and their dependents for medical, dental, and vision
- Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Life and AD&D benefits.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities
- We prioritize employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform to provide ongoing coaching, clear feedback, recognition, and opportunities for career growth.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
incident responsedigital forensicsforensic analysisthreat assessmentssecurity investigationsLinuxWindowsAWSAzureGCP
Soft Skills
client relationship managementcollaborative problem-solvingcommunicationmentorshipteam leadershipknowledge sharingcareer developmentcontinuous learningreport writingcoordination