Consulting Director, DFIR, Reactive Services

🕒 February 22

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Palo Alto Networks

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10,000+ employees

🔒 Cybersecurity

🏢 Enterprise

💰 $1M Seed Round - Morta Security on 2013-02

Cybersecurity • Enterprise

Palo Alto Networks is a global cybersecurity company that provides AI-driven platforms, products, and services to protect networks, cloud workloads, endpoints, and applications. Its portfolio includes next-generation firewalls, SASE and Prisma Cloud (CNAPP) offerings, the Cortex security operations suite (XDR, XSOAR, XSIAM), and Unit 42 threat intelligence and incident response services. Palo Alto Networks helps enterprises secure AI deployments, automate SOC workflows, and prevent, detect, and respond to sophisticated threats across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

📋 Description

• Lead technical breach response teams in fast-paced environments, providing strategic direction and hands-on guidance • Deliver expert-level consulting on cybersecurity, incident response, and digital forensics to a diverse client base • Proactively collaborate with clients and internal teams to develop unique and creative solutions for complex security incidents • Maintain and apply hyper-current knowledge of the threat landscape, emerging vulnerabilities, and malware persistence mechanisms • Utilize advanced forensic tools and processes (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Volatility) for evidence acquisition and analysis across major operating systems • Manage client relationships, lead technical meetings, and oversee multiple project teams concurrently to ensure successful engagement delivery • Identify opportunities to cross-sell or upsell existing clients and contribute to generating new business for reactive services

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, or Master's degree with 8 years of experience, or PhD with 5 years of experience in a related field • Minimum of 10 years of hands-on consulting experience in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) • Must speak English and Spanish, Portuguese is a plus • Proven experience leading technical breach response teams in high-pressure, fast-paced environments • Expert-level knowledge of forensic processes and procedures, including chain of custody and memory/disk acquisition techniques • Demonstrated proficiency with industry-standard forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, or Volatility • Deep operational understanding of one or more major operating systems (Microsoft Windows, Linux, or Mac) • Willingness to travel up to 20% as required for client support and team leadership activities.

🏖️ Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability • Equal opportunity employer celebrating diversity