At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead incident response engagements and conduct forensic examinations.
- Company: Global DFIR practice with a focus on cybersecurity.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Ideal for those who thrive under pressure and enjoy consulting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in cybersecurity while working with cutting-edge tools.
- Qualifications: Proven DFIR experience and proficiency with forensic tools.
The predicted salary is between 81000 - 99000 $ per year.
# Sr.
- Cyber Consultant, DFIR*Level Blue***Canada**Senior
- Full-time### The Role This 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 Saa S platforms, evidence preservation, log analysis, and authoring detailed narrative reports for both technical and non-technical audiences.### Skills & Experience Candidates 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 Power Shell is valued.
Industry-recognised DFIR certifications are preferred alongside strong written and verbal communication skills.### Who It Suits This 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 for Incident 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 the DFIR Training Finder.
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Senior Cyber Consultant, DFIR 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.
