Full-Time Principal Consultant, DFIR (Unit 42)

Palo Alto Networks is hiring a remote Full-Time Principal Consultant, DFIR (Unit 42). The career level for this job opening is Experienced and is accepting Riyadh, Saudi Arabia based applicants remotely. Read complete job description before applying.

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Palo Alto Networks

Job Title

Principal Consultant, DFIR (Unit 42)

Posted

Career Level

Full-Time

Career Level

Experienced

Locations Accepted

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Job Details

Your Impact:
  • Perform reactive incident response functions including but not limited to - host-based analysis functions through investigating Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
  • Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity
  • Investigate data breaches leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, and custom Crypsis investigation tools to determine source of compromises and malicious activity that occurred in client environments
  • Manage incident response engagements to scope work, guide clients through forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations
  • Ability to perform travel requirements as needed to meet business demands (on average 20%)
  • Mentorship of team members in incident response and forensics best practices
Requirements:
  • 8+ years of incident response or digital forensics consulting experience with a passion for cyber security
  • Strong leadership skills including experience managing a team or individuals
  • Experience with leading complicated engagements including scoping, interfacing with the client, and have executed on a technical front
  • Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response
  • Experienced with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open source forensic tools
  • Incident response consulting experience required
  • Identified ability to grow into a valuable contributor to the practice and, specificallyhave an external presence via public speaking, conferences, and/or publications
  • Have credibility, executive presence, and gravitas
  • Able to have a meaningful and rapid delivery contribution
  • Have the potential and capacity to understand all aspects of the business and an excellent understanding of PANW products
  • Collaborative and able to build relationships internally, externally, and across all PANW functions, including the sales team
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field or equivalent military experience required

FAQs

What is the last date for applying to the job?

The deadline to apply for Full-Time Principal Consultant, DFIR (Unit 42) at Palo Alto Networks is 19th of November 2025 . We consider jobs older than one month to have expired.

Which countries are accepted for this remote job?

This job accepts [ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ] applicants. .

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