GuidePoint Security
cybersecurity
PrincipalDFIRConsultant
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“Principal DFIR Consultant at GuidePoint Security. Skills: DFIR, Incident Response, Technical Expertise, Client Leadership, Mentorship. Leading critical investigations. Developing methodologies”
What You'll Achieve.
Senior Consultants and Analysts are measurably better at their jobs because of your mentorship and the standards you set.; You have meaningfully improved at least one methodology, playbook, or tool used by the practice.; Clients and partners recognize GuidePoint's DFIR practice as best-in-class, as a result of your technical and client-facing contributions.; Operate with complete ownership and initiative: you identify problems, propose solutions, and execute without being asked.; Represent GuidePoint externally in a way that builds the brand and generates trust in the DFIR community.
Industry & Context.
Provide guidance on technical challenges; Leading critical investigations; Identify problems, propose solutions, and execute without being asked.
Some travel may be required for certain positions, Working on-site may be required for Federal positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Deep technical expertise, Client leadership, Organizational influence, Leading critical investigations, Developing methodologies, Mentoring Senior and Analyst-level staff, Contributing to business development, Driving continuous improvement, Providing guidance on technical challenges, Providing guidance on client management, Providing guidance on professional development, Help develop the next generation of DFIR leads, Lead internal training sessions, Write technical blog posts and research, Document lessons learned, Contribute to the team's collective knowledge base, Tool design and build automation, scripts, or integrations that improve investigative efficiency, Participate in candidate screening, Participate in technical interviews, Participate in skills assessment, Serve as a credible senior voice during high-stakes incidents, Ability to present complex technical findings to executive and legal audiences, Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior and mid-level technical staff, Experience developing or contributing to DFIR methodologies, playbooks, or tooling
Nice to Have
Prior consulting or professional services experience at a leading DFIR or cybersecurity firm, Advanced proficiency with scripting and tooling: PowerShell, Python, Bash, Go, or experience building custom investigative tools, Deep experience with EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, Velociraptor, and commercial/open-source forensic platforms, Cloud incident response expertise: AWS, Microsoft 365, Azure, Google familiarity with cloud-native forensic techniques, Experience with threat actor attribution, Experience with CTI integration, Experience with intelligence-driven investigation, Familiarity with ransomware negotiation considerations, Familiarity with threat actor communications, Familiarity with recovery workflows, External thought leadership: conference talks, published research, blog posts, or community contributions, Relevant certifications: GREM, GCFA, GCFE, GDAT, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, or advanced or multiple certifications are a plus
What You'll Do.
Leading critical investigations
Developing methodologies
Mentoring Senior and Analyst-level staff
Contributing to business development
Driving continuous improvement
Providing guidance on technical challenges
Providing guidance on client management
Providing guidance on professional development
Help develop the next generation of DFIR leads
Lead internal training sessions
Write technical blog posts and research
Document lessons learned
Contribute to the team's collective knowledge base
Tool design and build automation
or integrations that improve investigative efficiency
Participate in candidate screening
Participate in technical interviews
Participate in skills assessment
Serve as a credible senior voice during high-stakes incidents
Present complex technical findings to executive and legal audiences
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Mentoring Senior and Analyst-level staff; Contribute to the team's collective knowledge base; Build a high-quality team pipeline; Colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity.
Communication Scope
Present complex technical findings to executive and legal audiences; External thought leadership
Full Job Description
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three-tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U. S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best-fit solutions that mitigate risk. Job Overview The Principal DFIR Consultant is the highest individual contributor level within GuidePoint Security's DFIR Practice. Operating at the intersection of deep technical expertise, client leadership, and organizational influence, the Principal serves as the practice's foremost technical authority. This individual is brought in on the most complex, high-severity, and high-visibility engagements. In addition to leading critical investigations, the Principal shapes how the practice operates: developing methodologies, mentoring Senior and Analyst-level staff, contributing to business development, and driving continuous improvement across the team. Primary Duties provide guidance on technical challenges, client management, and professional development. Help develop the next generation of DFIR leads. Knowledge Sharing: Lead internal training sessions, write technical blog posts and research, document lessons learned, and contribute to the team's collective knowledge base. Tool design and build automation, scripts, or integrations that improve investigative efficiency across the team. Hiring Support: Participate in candidate screening, technical interviews, and skills assessment to help build a high-quality team pipeline. Client serve as a credible senior voice during high-stakes incidents. Pre-Sales ability to present complex technical findings to executive and legal audiences. Proven track record of mentoring and developing junior and mid-level technical staff. Experience developing or contributing to DFIR methodolo
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