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Principal Consultant, Digital Forensic and Incident Response (DFIR) (Remote)

Surefire Cyber

Remote

Remote · Lead/Principal · Full-time · $100,000 - $160,000 a year

The Role

This fully remote position involves leading digital forensics and incident response engagements across a range of industries, conducting sophisticated forensic analysis, managing investigations of varying complexity, and serving as a senior technical expert for clients navigating active cyber incidents such as ransomware, business email compromise, and data theft.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must bring extensive hands-on DFIR experience, strong forensic analysis capabilities, and a proven ability to manage client-facing engagements independently. Experience working alongside legal, insurance, and law enforcement stakeholders is highly valued, as is a commitment to staying current with the evolving threat landscape.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned cybersecurity professional who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes environments and enjoys guiding both clients and junior colleagues through complex incidents. Those who combine deep technical expertise with clear communication skills and a passion for mentoring will find this position particularly rewarding.

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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Listed: 2026-08-10