Senior Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42)
Palo Alto Networks
Santa Clara, CA
The Role
This position sits within a specialist incident response practice, where consultants investigate active cybersecurity incidents, conduct forensic analysis, and support client recovery efforts. Day to day, work involves collaborating with senior practitioners across varied client environments, contributing technical expertise during fast-moving, high-pressure engagements.
Skills & Experience
The role requires solid hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response. Candidates should bring proven investigative skills across diverse environments, the ability to work effectively under pressure, and a technical grounding suited to complex security incidents. Relevant DFIR certifications and familiarity with industry-standard tooling are expected.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced DFIR practitioner who thrives on technical, client-facing work and enjoys tackling complex incidents hands-on. Someone comfortable operating within a collaborative, geographically distributed team and motivated by continuous skill development in a demanding, fast-paced consulting environment will find this role particularly rewarding.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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