Director, Digital Forensics and Incident Response

About the Company

Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a swifter, stronger response to cyber incidents such as ransomware, email compromise, malware, data theft, and other threats. Our client-centric approach reduces stress and provides clients the confidence needed to prepare, respond, and recover from cyber incidents.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee complex client-facing incident response engagements from detection to recovery
• Build and cultivate strong client relationships based on trust and collaborative problem-solving
• Conduct scoping calls to define incident scope, objectives, and expectations
• Provide mentorship and career development to a team of 3-5 forensic professionals
• Communicate complex cybersecurity concepts and produce clear verbal and written incident reports
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to refine incident response processes
• Provide after-hours on-call and weekend rotational support as required

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Professional experience leading cybersecurity engagements, digital forensics, and client interaction
• Experience managing and mentoring teams of 3-5 members
• Proficiency in conducting security investigations in Linux and Windows environments
• Understanding of cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP
• Knowledge of digital forensic tools such as ELK, Axiom, Encase, FTK, or Volatility
• Ability to provide after-hours rotational support

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in forensic analysis, threat assessments, and post-incident reviews
• Experience interacting with legal counsel and cyber insurers