Lead Principal Consultant DFIR – Spiderlabs
LevelBlue
United States
The Role
The consultant leads end-to-end incident response engagements — from initial identification and containment through forensic examination and recovery — acting as the primary client point of contact. Day-to-day work spans evidence collection, artifact analysis, log review, and authoring narrative-driven incident reports for diverse audiences.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring proven DFIR experience, proficiency with forensic tooling such as X-Ways, and familiarity with frameworks including NIST and SANS. Scripting skills in Python or PowerShell are advantageous, as are industry certifications in digital forensics or incident response and strong written communication abilities.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR professional comfortable operating independently on complex, time-sensitive engagements and working directly with client legal, IT, and compliance teams. Those who thrive in a consulting environment with varied casework, on-call responsibilities, and occasional travel will find it a strong fit.
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: SANS — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
