Digital Forensics And Incident Response Senior Manager (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Digital Forensics and Incident Response Senior Manager (Cybersecurity): Leading multiple incident response teams and overseeing complex digital forensic investigations with an accent on strategic direction, client delivery, and stakeholder management. Focus on high-severity cybersecurity incidents, developing senior personnel, and expanding the practice through business growth and technical excellence.

Location: Must be based in the USA (Washington, DC). Role may require up to 25% travel and occasional onsite work at Booz Allen or customer facilities.

Salary: $142,900–$266,000 (annualized USD).

Company

hirify.global is a global consulting firm providing professional services in management, technology, and engineering, with a strong focus on cybersecurity and defense.

What you will do

• Oversee the operational performance and strategic direction of two or more incident response teams.
• Serve as a senior advisor and escalation point for high-severity cybersecurity incidents and complex forensic investigations.
• Manage career development, performance, and coaching for team leads and senior technical personnel.
• Communicate material findings, risks, and recommendations to executive, legal, and insurance stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Legal, HR, Privacy, and Compliance teams during sensitive investigations.
• Support business development, pipeline management, and the expansion of existing client relationships.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, or cybersecurity investigations.
• 3+ years of experience leading incident response or forensic teams.
• Proven experience managing geographically distributed workforces and complex cybersecurity incidents.
• Strong knowledge of digital forensic methodologies, evidence preservation, and chain of custody.
• Ability to communicate technical findings and business risks to executive-level stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or a related field.

Nice to have

• Experience building or expanding a DFIR practice.
• Experience working with cyber insurance carriers and breach counsel.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, GCFA, GCIH, or GREM.
• Master’s degree in a relevant field.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, life, disability, and retirement benefits.
• Paid leave and professional development support.
• Tuition assistance and work-life programs.
• Recognition awards program for exceptional performance.
• Collaborative, people-first culture with support for virtual and in-person engagement.

Hiring process

• Identity verification process using biometrics and AI.
• Interviews and assessments requiring camera usage.