Digital Forensics and Incident Response, Senior Manager
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, DC
The Role
This senior leadership position oversees multiple incident response teams, directing complex digital forensic investigations and cybersecurity incident response engagements. The role involves advising during high-severity incidents, communicating findings to executives and legal stakeholders, managing team performance, and supporting business development within the DFIR practice.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require deep expertise in digital forensics and incident response, with proven experience leading technical teams and managing complex investigations. Strong stakeholder communication skills are essential, alongside familiarity with cyber insurance ecosystems, breach counsel relationships, and the ability to oversee investigative methodologies, standards, and reporting processes.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR professional ready to step fully into a senior leadership capacity, balancing technical oversight with people management and client relationship responsibilities. Those who thrive in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and enjoy shaping team culture, developing talent, and contributing to practice growth will find it particularly rewarding.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $125,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 108 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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