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Senior Investigator Digital Forensics, Incident Response (DFIR)

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Chicago, IL

Hybrid · Senior · Full-time · $59,100 - $205,800 a year

The Role

This senior-level position involves leading complex digital forensic investigations and incident response engagements across cloud, OT, and enterprise environments. Day-to-day responsibilities include memory forensics, malware triage, threat hunting, log analysis, timeline development, and mentoring junior investigators across concurrent cases.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should bring hands-on expertise in host and network forensics, EDR tooling, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Experience with memory forensics, anti-forensics detection, scripting for automation, and developing indicators of compromise is essential. Relevant DFIR certifications are advantageous.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced DFIR professional comfortable operating both as a technical analyst and a client-facing leader. Someone who thrives under pressure during active incidents, enjoys mentoring others, and can manage large investigative workstreams while maintaining rigorous standards of quality and accuracy will excel here.

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: 2026-07-06