Palo Alto Networks · 1 day ago
Senior Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $176K/yr
4+ years expPalo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company dedicated to protecting the digital way of life. As a Senior Consultant in Unit 42, you will lead incident response engagements, guiding clients through forensic investigations and providing actionable remediation plans to enhance their security posture.
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Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end incident response engagements, guiding clients through investigation, containment, and long-term remediation strategies
Perform host-based forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
Analyze firewall, web, database, and other log data to uncover evidence of malicious activity and system compromise
Utilize advanced forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Splunk) to investigate data breaches, determining the root cause and scope of malicious activity
Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate findings, provide status updates, and deliver comprehensive reports
Mentor and empower junior consultants, sharing expertise in incident response and digital forensics best practices
Travel as required (approximately 20%) to meet client and business needs for on-site engagement
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or a related field, or equivalent military/professional experience
4+ years of direct experience in incident response or digital forensics
Proficiency in host-based forensics, data breach response, and evidence handling procedures
Hands-on experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Volatility, or similar technologies
Preferred
Prior experience in a client-facing incident response consulting role
Strong executive presence with the ability to communicate complex technical findings to C-level stakeholders
Demonstrated external presence through public speaking, conference presentations, or industry publications
Proven ability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners, and clients
Benefits
Restricted stock units
Bonus
Company
Palo Alto Networks
Palo Alto Networks is a cybersecurity company that offers cybersecurity solutions for organizations.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$65MKey Investors
Icon VenturesLehman HoldingsGlobespan Capital Partners
2012-07-20IPO
2008-11-03Series C· $10M
2008-08-18Series C· $27M
Leadership Team
Helmut Reisinger
CEO EMEA
Nikesh Arora
Chairman CEO
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