Lead DFIR Specialist (Assistant Director), Technology Firm
Kerry Consulting
Singapore
The Role
This hands-on leadership position oversees enterprise-scale cyber incident response, guiding a specialist team through investigation, containment, remediation, and post-incident review. The role also involves refining response playbooks, driving continuous improvement, and coordinating with security operations, infrastructure, and application teams during major incidents.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require strong experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, threat hunting, and SIEM and EDR tooling across Windows and Linux environments, including cloud platforms. People management capability is essential. Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCFA, GCIH, EnCE, CHFI, or CEH are considered advantageous.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned DFIR professional ready to step into a senior leadership position within a large technology environment. Someone who combines deep technical forensic expertise with the ability to mentor teams, manage high-pressure situations, and communicate clearly with a broad range of stakeholders will thrive here.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Singapore: S$144,000–S$180,000 (median S$150,000 — from 11 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCIH · EnCE · CHFI · CISSP · CISM — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
