# Sr. Cyber Consultant, DFIR*LevelBlue***Canada**Senior · Full-time### The RoleThis senior consulting position sits within a global DFIR practice and involves leading end-to-end incident response engagements — from identification and containment through to eradication and recovery.
Day-to-day work includes forensic examination of servers, workstations and SaaS platforms, evidence preservation, log analysis, and authoring detailed narrative reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates should bring proven DFIR experience and hands-on proficiency with forensic tooling such as X-Ways. Familiarity with IR frameworks (NIST, SANS), cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, GCP, Oracle), network protocols, and scripting languages such as Python or PowerShell is valued.
Industry-recognised DFIR certifications are preferred alongside strong written and verbal communication skills.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced DFIR professional who is comfortable working independently against engagement milestones, managing multiple concurrent cases, and collaborating with client-side legal, IT and compliance teams. Those who thrive under pressure in a consulting environment and can communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences will excel here.
Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in Canada:**C$95,000–C$158,000**(median C$130,000 — from47 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in Canada →Certifications mentioned: SANS — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.
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Sr. Cyber Consultant, DFIR in Ottawa employer: Forensic Focus Limited
At Google Cloud, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and inclusive work culture that empowers our employees to thrive. As a Senior Incident Response Security Consultant in Alberta, you will benefit from unparalleled growth opportunities, working alongside industry leaders while tackling high-stakes challenges. Our commitment to employee development, coupled with the chance to make a significant impact in cybersecurity, makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
