Senior Incident Response Consultant, DFIR
Zurich North America
St. Louis City County, MO
The Role
This position leads digital forensics and incident response engagements for external clients facing active cybersecurity threats. Day-to-day work includes malware analysis, forensic examination of compromised systems, threat actor attribution, and delivering executive briefings, with 24/7 on-call availability and up to 20% travel across the US.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require proven expertise in digital forensics, malware analysis, and cloud environment investigations using industry-standard DFIR tooling. Experience communicating complex findings to C-suite stakeholders, legal counsel, and insurance partners is essential, alongside familiarity with evidence preservation practices that support potential legal proceedings.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR professional who thrives under pressure and enjoys client-facing consulting work. Someone comfortable managing multi-stakeholder relationships during crisis situations, capable of maintaining billable targets, and motivated by protecting organisations from sophisticated and evolving threat actors will excel here.
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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