Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services

Job Description

Job SummaryAs a client-facing Consultant in our reactive services team, you will be a critical first responder for our customers. You will lead and manage incident response engagements from start to finish, working directly with diverse stakeholders, including C-suite executives, to guide them through complex cybersecurity incidents and deliver actionable solutions based on your findings.Key ResponsibilitiesLead reactive incident response engagements, guiding clients through digital forensics investigations and security incident containment.Perform host-based forensic analysis across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).Investigate data breaches using advanced forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Splunk) to determine the source and scope of malicious activity.Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence and artifacts of compromise.Proactively collaborate with clients and internal teams, providing expert guidance on tactical remediation recommendations to improve their security posture.Produce and present high-quality deliverables for client engagements, communicating complex findings to both technical and executive stakeholders.Travel as needed (approximately 30%) to support client-facing engagement demands.

Qualifications (Additional Job Description)

Your Experience 2+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience with a passion for cybersecurity Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach responseExperienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic toolsAbility to grow into a valuable contributor to practice and, specificallyhave an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publicationshave credibility, executive presence, and gravitasbe able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contributionhave the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW productsbe collaborative and build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales teamIncident Response Consulting is highly preferredBachelor's Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Computer Science, related field, or equivalent experience required

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 (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here.

$102,000.00 - $139,500.00/yr

Our Commitment

We're trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity's status quo. It's simple: we can't accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com .

Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Client-provided location(s): Burbank, CA

Job ID: Palo_Alto_Networks-JR-012145

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-11-22T19:54:20