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DFIR Lead

  • Location:

    London

  • Sector:

    Incident Response / Digital Forensics

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £80000 to £100000

  • Contact:

    Tom O'Reilly

  • Contact email:

    t.oreilly@locke-mccloud.com

  • Contact phone:

    0203 854 2230

  • Published:

    about 1 year ago

  • Expiry date:

    2023-10-05

Position: DFIR Lead - Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Location: Hybrid - Once a week in London office

Salary: £80,000 - £100,000 per annum


Responsibilities:

As the DFIR Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and conducting digital forensics and incident response activities. You will lead a team of talented professionals, ensuring the highest standard of security protocols and forensic methodologies. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Leading Incident Response Efforts: Act as the primary point of contact for all cybersecurity incidents, guiding your team through the investigation, containment, eradication, and recovery processes.

  • Digital Forensics Expertise: Employ your extensive knowledge of digital forensics tools, techniques, and methodologies to analyze and recover critical data from various digital devices.

  • Threat Hunting and Analysis: Proactively identify potential threats and vulnerabilities within the organisation's network and systems, taking proactive measures to safeguard against potential breaches.

  • Team Management: Manage and mentor a team of DFIR professionals, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment while ensuring all tasks are executed effectively.

  • Forensic Reporting and Documentation: Prepare detailed reports on investigation findings, ensuring all procedures and evidence are well-documented for future reference and legal purposes.

  • Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with internal teams, external partners, and law enforcement agencies when necessary, providing technical expertise and advice on security-related matters.


Required Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response.

  • Proven track record of leading and managing incident response teams effectively.

  • Strong expertise in digital forensics tools and methodologies, including data recovery and analysis from various devices and platforms.

  • In-depth knowledge of cyber threat landscape, attack vectors, and security best practices.

  • Familiarity with regulatory frameworks related to cybersecurity and data privacy.

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

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