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Consulting Director, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks · Burbank, United States of America · On-site

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About Palo Alto Networks

Implement Zero Trust, Secure your Network, Cloud workloads, Hybrid Workforce, Leverage Threat Intelligence & Security Consulting. Cybersecurity Services & Education for CISO’s, Head of Infrastructure, Network Security Engineers, Cloud Architects & SOC Managers. Backed by Greylock, Sequoia and Felicis.

About the role

Senior-level consulting role leading cybersecurity incident response and breach investigations for Unit 42 clients. Acts as both a strategic advisor and hands-on technical leader across industries and environments, driving outcomes on complex security incidents. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • 10+ years of DFIR consulting experience (breach response, investigations)
  • Proven leadership of technical incident response teams in high-pressure environments
  • Deep expertise in forensic methodologies (chain of custody, disk/memory analysis)
  • Hands-on experience with tools: EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility (or equivalent)
  • Strong operating system expertise (Windows, Linux, or macOS)
  • Degree: Bachelor’s + 12 yrs, Master’s + 8 yrs, or PhD + 5 yrs (or equivalent experience)
More about this role

At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place.

In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us!

This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work...

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