Principal Consultant Digital Forensics
Location: Remote
Compensation: To Be Discussed
Reviewed: Tue, Jul 14, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days
Job Summary
As a skilled technical forensic and consulting expert, the full-time Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics will remotely lead incident response engagements, conduct advanced forensic analysis, and provide after-hours support while mentoring a team of consultants.
Key responsibilities
- Forensically lead incident response engagements from detection to recovery, guiding clients through the entire lifecycle
- Conduct advanced forensic analysis to identify the scope and impact of security incidents, including malware analysis and reverse engineering
- Mentor and develop a team of 3-4 consultants, providing guidance on professional development and training opportunities
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, along with relevant industry certifications
- Proven experience leading forensic workstreams and teams on complex investigations
- Advanced proficiency in digital forensic tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, and FTK
- In-depth knowledge of cybersecurity principles and best practices
- Ability to provide after-hours support as required for critical incidents
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