GERMAN SPEAKING Senior Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Consultant
Telescope Recruitment
Germany
The Role
This position involves leading and supporting incident response engagements following cyber-attacks, primarily ransomware events. Day to day includes collecting forensic artifacts, analysing host and appliance logs, identifying indicators of compromise, and applying remediation strategies, with up to 25% travel to client sites at short notice.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require strong hands-on experience in Windows forensics, triage methodologies, and log analysis. Familiarity with standard forensic collection tools, malware analysis techniques, and IOC identification is essential. Fluency in both German and English is required to engage effectively with clients, legal counsel, and insurance partners.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and is comfortable deploying to client sites at 24 to 48 hours’ notice. It appeals to someone who values working alongside insurers, law firms, and enterprise clients on complex, high-stakes cyber incidents.
Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in Germany: €81,000–€115,000 (median €86,000 — from 10 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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