Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) – Remote Weekend Shift
Palo Alto Networks
Burbank, CA
The Role
This senior individual contributor position involves leading expert-level incident response and digital forensics engagements across diverse industries. Day to day, consultants conduct forensic investigations, analyse attacker activity, assess scope and impact, and guide clients through containment, remediation, and recovery on active, complex cybersecurity incidents.
Skills & Experience
The role requires deep, hands-on expertise in digital forensics and incident response. Candidates should bring proven experience managing complex investigations, strong technical knowledge across varied environments, and the seniority to act as a technical leader alongside engagement directors and wider consulting teams.
Who It Suits
This position suits a seasoned DFIR practitioner who is comfortable operating independently in high-pressure, client-facing situations. It is particularly well suited to someone seeking a remote, weekend-shift arrangement without sacrificing the seniority and technical depth of a principal-level investigative role.
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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