Consulting Director, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) ...

Job Title:Consulting Director, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - RemoteLocation:Chicago, Full-Time, No home office possibleAt a GlanceTasks:Lead cybersecurity consulting and incident response for diverse clients.Company:Join Palo Alto Networks, a leader in cybersecurity innovation and protection.Benefits:Enjoy flexible benefits, mental health resources, and personalized learning opportunities.Why this job:Shape the future of cybersecurity while working with top experts in a collaborative environment.Qualifications:10 years in digital forensics and incident response; strong communication and leadership skills required.Other info:Remote position with travel up to 20%; competitive salary and stock options available.Job DescriptionYour Career: Consulting Director, Reactive Services is a senior-level consulting position. The individual will provide expert-level guidance on all areas of cybersecurity and data breach response to Unit 42 clients across a wide array of industries, geographies, and organizational structures. They will be the client's advocate for cybersecurity and will provide strategic and technical leadership in this area.Your ImpactIndustry-recognized inspiring leader with media and public speaking experience.Experience with forensic processes and procedures (chain of custody, computer acquisition techniques, and memory acquisition techniques).Maintain hyper-current knowledge of extant vulnerabilities and threat landscape.Experience using forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility, etc.Analysis experience and operational understanding of one or more major operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Mac).Knowledge of common malware persistence mechanisms.Experience identifying and triaging malware.Experience leading technical breach response teams in a fast-paced environment.QualificationsStrategic mindset but also detail-oriented and hands-on ability to lead high-level discussion on DFIR technology strategy and approach.Demonstrated self-starter with intellectual curiosity and ability to adapt to change.Ability to work quickly, willingness to work on ad hoc assignments, work independently or leading teams as needed.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to develop unique and creative solutions to problems on the fly.Willingness to learn new technologies and techniques to solve complex customer issues.Ability to manage clients, lead meetings, and manage multiple project teams concurrently.Ability to quickly develop and maintain rapport with clients.Demonstrated ability to cross-sell or upsell existing clients and generate new business.Experience managing complex budgets.Ability to allocate staff to various projects quickly and efficiently.Willingness to travel as required (up to 20%) to support leadership, customer briefings, planning, and other activity as needed.Additional InformationThe Team: Unit 42 Consulting is Palo Alto Network's security advisory team. Our vision is to create a more secure digital world by providing the highest quality incident response, risk management, and digital forensic services to clients of all sizes. Our team is composed of recognized experts and incident responders with deep technical expertise and experience in investigations, data breach response, digital forensics, and information security.Compensation Disclosure: The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary is expected to be between $183,000 - $252,000/YR. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus.Our Commitment: We're problem solvers that take risks and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer.#J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-02-22