[Hiring] Director, Digital Forensics and Incident Response @Surefire Cyber

Role Description

As a Director of Digital Forensics and Incident Response, you will report directly to the Chief Delivery Officer and have career development and people management responsibility for a team of 3-5 forensic professionals. You will lead and oversee complex client-facing incident response engagements, guiding clients through the entire incident response lifecycle from detection to recovery.

• Build and cultivate strong client relationships based on trust, open communication, and collaborative problem-solving.
• Work closely with the Chief Delivery Officer, the broader Engagement Lead team, and the Forensic Consulting team to lead and oversee active client-facing incident response engagements.
• Conduct scoping calls with clients to define the incident scope, objectives, and expectations of each engagement, providing regular client updates.
• Ensure effective coordination of resources and expertise on client matters.
• Provide well-informed solutions that achieve long-term security goals.
• Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts both internally and externally.
• Invest in career development and provide mentorship to a team of 3-5 forensic professionals.
• Share knowledge and information with team members, cultivating a culture of continuous learning.
• Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and clients to refine and document incident response processes and best practices.
• Partner with Product and Marketing to contribute to Surefire Cyber content and attend various industry conferences or events as needed.
• Provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or related degree.
• Former professional experience in leading and managing active cybersecurity engagements.
• Experience in providing mentorship and career development, leading teams of 3-5 members.
• Experience in conducting security investigations in Linux and Windows environments.
• Understanding of cloud platforms and security considerations within AWS, Azure, and GCP.
• Knowledge of digital forensic artifacts and tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, Volatility, or Open-Source tools.
• Proficiency in conducting forensic analysis, threat assessments, and post-incident reviews.
• Eagerness to learn from the team and grow your knowledge.
• Ability to provide after-hours (on-call/weekend rotational) support as required.

Requirements

• Expertise in all areas is not required, but enthusiasm for learning new things is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan and total rewards package for team members.
• Remote workforce.
• Generous paid time off plan and floating holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employer paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for team members and their dependents.
• Comprehensive health, vision, dental, 401K matching program, disability, FSA, HSA, Life and AD&D benefits.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Prioritization of employee growth and development through a robust performance management platform.

Interview Process

• Submit interest and application on our website.
• Preliminary phone interview with the Talent & People Team (approx. 30 minutes).
• Virtual/Teams interview with Engagement Leads (approx. 60 minutes).
• Virtual/Teams interview with DFIR Consultants (approx. 60 minutes).
• Virtual/Teams interview with Chief Delivery Officer (approx. 45 minutes).
• Mock Scenario Interview (approx. 60 minutes).
• Virtual/Teams interview with CEO (approx. 30 minutes).
• Please note that we reserve the right to modify the process at any time.