Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. The Principal DFIR Consultant serves as the practice's foremost technical authority, leading complex investigations and mentoring staff while shaping operational methodologies and contributing to business development.
Responsibilities
- Serve in the Oversight role on complex or high-severity engagements, reviewing findings before client calls, providing technical depth, anticipating client questions, and ensuring quality of analysis and deliverables
- Step in as engagement Lead on the most complex or sensitive investigations (ransomware, APT, nation-state, insider threat), setting the standard for client communication and investigative rigor
- Conduct advanced host forensics, network analysis, malware reverse engineering/triage, cloud forensics, threat actor attribution, and intelligence-driven investigation
- Serve as a trusted surge resource for the team during high-volume periods, providing senior-level coverage across concurrent engagements
- Design, document, and maintain DFIR investigation methodologies, playbooks, and SOPs that raise the quality floor for the entire practice
- Actively mentor Senior Consultants and Analysts; provide guidance on technical challenges, client management, and professional development. Help develop the next generation of DFIR leads
- Lead internal training sessions, write technical blog posts and research, document lessons learned, and contribute to the team's collective knowledge base
- Identify gaps in current tooling and processes; design and build automation, scripts, or integrations that improve investigative efficiency across the team
- Participate in candidate screening, technical interviews, and skills assessment to help build a high-quality team pipeline
- Build deep, trusted relationships with key clients and stakeholders; serve as a credible senior voice during high-stakes incidents
- Support pre-sales activities including technical scoping, proposal development, SOW review, and client presentations for DFIR, Compromise Assessment, and IR Advisory engagements
- Represent GuidePoint Security externally through conference presentations, webinars, publications, and engagement with the broader DFIR community
Skills
- 8+ years of hands-on DFIR experience, including complex incident response and forensic investigations
- 10+ combined years of IT and information security experience
- Demonstrated experience in a Lead or senior technical role on high-severity engagements (ransomware, APT, nation-state, or insider threat)
- Expert-level proficiency across multiple DFIR disciplines: host forensics, network forensics, log analysis, malware triage, cloud IR, and BEC investigation
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present complex technical findings to executive and legal audiences
- Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior and mid-level technical staff
- Experience developing or contributing to DFIR methodologies, playbooks, or tooling
- Embraces emerging technologies, including AI tools, to work smarter, solve problems, and drive better business outcomes
- Prior consulting or professional services experience at a leading DFIR or cybersecurity firm
- Advanced proficiency with scripting and tooling: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Go, or similar; experience building custom investigative tools
- Deep experience with EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, Velociraptor, and commercial/open-source forensic platforms
- Cloud incident response expertise: AWS, Microsoft 365, Azure, Google Workspace; familiarity with cloud-native forensic techniques
- Experience with threat actor attribution, CTI integration, and intelligence-driven investigation
- Familiarity with ransomware negotiation considerations, threat actor communications, and recovery workflows
- External thought leadership: conference talks, published research, blog posts, or community contributions
- Relevant certifications: GREM, GCFA, GCFE, GDAT, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or equivalent; advanced or multiple certifications are a strong plus
Benefits
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only, some travel may be required for certain positions, working on-site may be required for Federal positions)
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans (spouse/children/family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employees premiums and 75% for family plans (spouse/children/family). If you choose the High Deductible / HSA plan, GPS will contribute in 4 equal quarterly installments: ($850 per EE annually / $1750 per family annually (includes spouse/children/family options)
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% of family plans
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment
- Pet Benefit Option
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