About the role

Principal Consultant managing incident response engagements at Palo Alto Networks, protecting digital lifestyles through advanced cybersecurity. Leading investigations and mentoring junior team members in incident response and digital forensics.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead incident response engagements, including scoping work, guiding clients through forensic investigations, and containing security incidents.
Perform reactive incident response and host-based analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity and attack vectors.
Investigate data breaches using forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and Splunk to determine the source and scope of compromises.
Provide clients with clear, actionable recommendations for long-term remediation and security posture improvement.
Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver comprehensive solutions.
Act as a mentor for junior team members, sharing expertise in incident response and digital forensics best practices.

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years of experience, or PhD with 3 years of experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or a related field.
Direct experience in incident response or digital forensics consulting.
Proficiency with host-based forensics and data breach response methodologies.
Hands-on experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, or WireShark.
Ability to travel as needed to meet business demands, averaging up to 20%.