Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Director
IronGate Cybersecurity LLC
United States
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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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · GNFA · CFCE · CCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.