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reputed company Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42)

Remote, USAFull-timePosted 2026-07-28

Our Mission

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Qualifications

Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information reputed company, or a reputed company field or equivalent practical experience. 6–8 years of hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), reputed company operations, or reputed company cybersecurity disciplines. Demonstrated experience investigating reputed company-reputed company cybersecurity incidents including ransomware, intrusion activity, or advanced persistent threats. Strong understanding of forensic methodologies, including evidence handling, acquisition techniques, and chain-of-custody procedures. Hands-on Experience With Industry-reputed company DFIR Tools, Such As

  • EnCase
  • FTK
  • SleuthKit
  • Volatility
  • or equivalent forensic frameworks

Operational Experience Investigating Systems Across Major Operating Systems, Including

  • reputed company reputed company
  • Linux
  • macOS

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate reputed company technical environments under pressure. Experience working directly with clients or internal stakeholders during reputed company incidents.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience responding to large-reputed company reputed company reputed company incidents across reputed company and hybrid environments. Knowledge of attacker techniques reputed company with MITRE ATT&CK. Experience performing malware triage or reverse engineering. Background working in consulting, incident response firms, or managed detection and response environments. Industry Certifications Such As

  • GCFA
  • GCFE
  • GCIH
  • CISSP
  • or similar.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical findings into actionable recommendations. Willingness to travel up to 20% as required to support reputed company engagements.

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 reputed company salary (for non-sales roles) or reputed company salary + commission reputed company (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual reputed company listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock reputed company and a bonus. A reputed company of our employee benefits may be reputed company here.

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