# Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) - Remote at Palo Alto Networks

- Company: Palo Alto Networks
- What the company does: 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.
- Company website: https://www.paloaltonetworks.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Burbank, United States of America
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-01
- Apply by: 2026-11-15
- Apply: https://paloaltonetworks.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/panwexternalcareers/job/Burbank-United-States-of-America/Principal-Consultant--DFIR--Reactive-Services--Unit-42----Remote_JR-016578-1?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-dfir-reactive-services-unit-42-remote/

## About the role

The Principal Consultant, Reactive Services is a senior individual contributor role within Unit 42 responsible for delivering expert-level incident response and digital forensics services to clients across a wide range of industries and environments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 6–8 years of hands-on experience in digital forensics and incident response (DFIR), security operations, or related cybersecurity disciplines
- Demonstrated experience investigating enterprise-scale cybersecurity incidents, including ransomware, intrusion activity, or advanced persistent threats
- Strong understanding of forensic methodologies, including evidence handling, acquisition techniques, and chain-of-custody procedures
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFIR tools such as EnCase, FTK, SleuthKit, Volatility, or equivalent forensic frameworks


Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/palo-alto-networks-principal-consultant-dfir-reactive-services-unit-42-remote/