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# Incident Commander, Digital Forensics & Incident Response

- **Company:** BlueVoyant
- **Location:** United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, Python (Programming Language), Network Forensics, Windows PowerShell, Kusto Query Language, SQL Databases, Okta, Information Technology, Gsuite, Encase, Splunk
- **Published:** November 6, 2026
- **Apply:** http://bluevoyant.applytojob.com/apply/jobs/details/Q2RjMfEqEn

## About the Role

* 3-5 years of hands-on DFIR experience in real-world incidents.
 * 6-10 years in client-facing consulting, incident response or cyber advisory roles.
 * Proven experience as an incident commander or senior DFIR lead.
 * Strong background in ransomware, cloud/identity compromise and complex attack investigations.
 * Experience working directly with executives, legal counsel, insurers and technical teams.
 * Ability to manage multiple stakeholders, workstreams and timelines under pressure.
 * Strong knowledge across endpoint, cloud, identity, SaaS and network forensics.
 * Experience with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Velociraptor, Splunk, Sentinel and CrowdStrike (or similar).
 * Familiarity with Microsoft 365, Entra ID, Azure, AWS, Okta and Google Workspace.
 * Understanding of attacker tradecraft, including persistence, lateral movement and data exfiltration.
 * Working knowledge of KQL, SPL, SQL, PowerShell, Python or Bash.
 * Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to translate technical issues into business impact.
 * Strong judgment and composure in high-stress, ambiguous environments.
 * A collaborative, client-focused approach with a focus on quality and outcomes.

Nice to Have:

 * Experience working with breach counsel, insurers or regulators.
 * Incident readiness, tabletop or IR planning experience.
 * Certifications such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, GCFE, GNFA, OSCP.

Education:

 * Bachelor's degree preferred (Cybersecurity, Computer Science, DFIR or a related field), or equivalent professional experience., Incident Leadership: Do you have proven experience serving as an incident commander or senior client-facing lead on digital forensics and incident response engagements?*
Major Incident Types: Have you led investigations involving ransomware, business email compromise (BEC), or cloud/identity compromise?*
Senior Stakeholder Exposure: Do you have experience directly briefing executives, legal counsel, or cyber insurance stakeholders during active incidents?*
Multi-Incident / High Pressure Delivery: Have you managed multiple concurrent incidents or workstreams in a high-pressure environment?*
Current Hands-On Forensic Analysis Experience: In your current role, do you perform hands-on digital forensic analysis of evidence and communicate your findings and conclusions directly to clients?*
Individual Contributor Role: This is a senior individual contributor position with no direct reports. Are you seeking a hands-on individual contributor role?*
Forensic Tooling: Do you have hands-on experience with forensic and investigation tools such as Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, FTK, Velociraptor, CrowdStrike, Sentinel or Splunk (or similar)?*

## Description

BlueVoyant is seeking an Incident Commander, Digital Forensics & Incident Response to lead high-impact cyber investigations and take command of complex, high-pressure security incidents. This is a senior, client-facing individual contributor role with no direct reports. You'll guide organizations through critical moments, from initial response through investigation, containment and recovery, while advising executives, legal counsel and technical teams.

What You'll Do:

 * Act as incident commander for complex DFIR engagements end-to-end.
 * Serve as the primary client lead, advising executives, legal counsel, insurers and stakeholders.
 * Lead investigations across ransomware, BEC, cloud/identity compromise, insider threat and advanced attacks.
 * Perform and direct forensic analysis across endpoints, cloud, identity, SaaS, email and network environments.
 * Translate technical findings into clear business risk and remediation guidance.
 * Lead executive briefings, client updates and post-incident reviews.
 * Manage multiple concurrent incidents in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
 * Coordinate the work of DFIR consultants and analysts assigned to an engagement, and share expertise through informal coaching and knowledge sharing.
 * Support incident readiness, tabletop exercises and client growth initiatives., Availability for Coverage During Blackout Events: This role requires team members to make every reasonable effort to be available and participate in cybersecurity blackout event coverage, which may occur during nights, weekends, and holidays. Are you able to meet this expectation?*
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