Senior Director Digital Forensics & Incident Response
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Role summary
Manages, directs, or supervises staff responsible for investigating cybersecurity incidents and conducting digital forensic analysis to identify the source, scope, and impact of security events. Oversees incident response activities including threat investigation, containment, evidence collection, system analysis, and coordination with cybersecurity, IT operations, and legal teams. Ensures forensic investigations follow established security procedures and legal standards for evidence handling and documentation. Works with security operations, threat intelligence, and risk management teams to improve detection capabilities, strengthen response processes, and support post-incident analysis and remediation efforts. Typically requires several years of experience in cybersecurity operations, digital forensics, incident response, or information security and a degree in cybersecurity, computer science, digital forensics, information systems, or a related technical discipline.
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