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Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Director

IronGate Cybersecurity LLC

United States

Manager · Full-time

The Role

Oversees digital forensics and incident response cases from start to finish, managing quality, budgets, and timelines while acting as the main client contact. Combines hands-on forensic work with mentoring analysts and leading scoping discussions for new engagements.

Skills & Experience

Requires over six years in DFIR, including some leadership experience, with proficiency in tools such as FTK, EnCase, X-Ways, KAPE, Velociraptor and Zimmerman utilities. Certifications like GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, CCE or CFCE are preferred.

Who It Suits

Suited to an experienced forensic investigator ready to step into a managerial position, balancing technical casework with team mentorship, client relationship management, and oversight of multiple concurrent investigations.

Typical advertised salary for Incident Response roles in United States: $123,000–$179,000 (median $149,000 — from 159 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-10-03