DFIR Senior Cybersecurity Consultant

The role of the DFIR Sr. Consultant at PNG Cyber is to perform advanced forensics work for all investigative cases assigned to the Incident Response team, and to be a lead investigator overseeing technical investigations. This includes working with system event logs, triaging image artifacts, collecting data and creating legible analysis notes, and funneling data up to their case manager for inclusion in client updates and reports. The Sr. Consultant must be capable of determining how a network and/or computer was compromised, how a computer crime was committed, and must be capable of recovering lost, deleted, damaged or otherwise manipulated files and artifacts from a computer system. The Sr. Consultant must be agile and able to both multitask and switch focus regularly in a rapidly changing environment. In addition, the Sr. Consultant is expected to be working towards technical excellence in at least one aspect of the job – such as forensics, tools, analysis, etc., and to serve as a technical resource and mentor to the more junior members of the team.

Job Description:

• Take an active part in Incidence Response and Digital Forensics related to ransomware, network breaches and unauthorized access of data, Business Email Compromises (BEC), IP theft, workplace & employment issues related investigations
• High availability and responsiveness to deadlines
• Ability to triage multiple cases simultaneously
• Negotiate and engage with attackers/threat actors to resolve cybersecurity incidents
• Take part in the creation, development and introduction of modern forensic techniques or solutions
• Continuous self-development and training regarding best practices in incident response and computer forensics to achieve technical excellence
• Perform audits of computer systems and networks

Qualifications and Required/Preferred Experience

• A Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields is preferred
• 3-7 years of relevant experience described above
• Prior experience in digital consulting in the private or public sector.