Our Mission At Palo Alto Networks®, we’re united by a shared mission—to protect our digital way of life. We thrive at the intersection of innovation and impact, solving real-world problems with cutting-edge technology and bold thinking. Here, everyone has a voice, and every idea counts. If you’re ready to do the most meaningful work of your career alongside people who are just as passionate as you are, you’re in the right place. Who We Are In order to be the cybersecurity partner of choice, we must trailblaze the path and shape the future of our industry. This is something our employees work at each day and is defined by our values: Disruption, Collaboration, Execution, Integrity, and Inclusion. We weave AI into the fabric of everything we do and use it to augment the impact every individual can have. If you are passionate about solving real-world problems and ideating beside the best and the brightest, we invite you to join us! This role is remote, but distance is no barrier to impact. Our hybrid teams collaborate across geographies to solve big problems, stay close to our customers, and grow together. You will be part of a culture that values trust, accountability, and shared success where your work truly matters.Job Summary As a Senior Consultant within Unit 42’s Reactive Services team, you will investigate cybersecurity incidents across enterprise environments. You will conduct forensic analysis, identify attacker activity, and provide actionable findings to help clients investigate, contain, and recover from security breaches. Working alongside Principal Consultants and Consulting Directors, you will own assigned investigative workstreams and communicate findings directly to clients. This role is ideal for a hands-on DFIR practitioner who enjoys solving complex technical problems in fast-paced, client-facing environments. Your Impact • Execute digital forensics and incident response investigations involving ransomware, unauthorized access, and other cybersecurity incidents. • Own assigned investigative workstreams, escalating findings and blockers to the engagement lead. • Analyze endpoint, host, network, identity, and cloud evidence to establish incident timelines, attacker behavior, and scope of compromise. • Perform forensic acquisition and analysis of systems, memory, logs, and endpoint telemetry. • Support incident containment, remediation, and recovery through evidence-based recommendations. • Document investigative activities and prepare clear technical reports and client updates. • Follow established evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures. • Collaborate with engagement teams to deliver timely, high-quality client outcomes. • Contribute to investigation playbooks, tools, and knowledge sharing. • Maintain knowledge of emerging threats, attacker techniques, and forensic methodologies. Qualifications • Hands-on enterprise DFIR experience. • Proficiency with forensic tools, evidence acquisition, and log analysis. • Experience investigating Windows; familiarity with Linux, macOS, or cloud environments. • Strong technical judgment and client communication. • Relevant degree or equivalent practical experience. Preferred • Consulting or incident response services background. • Malware triage, scripting, and MITRE ATT&CK knowledge. • GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, or similar certifications. • Willingness to travel up to 20%. Compensation Disclosure The compensation offered for this position will depend on qualifications, experience, and work location. For candidates who receive an offer at the posted level, the starting base salary (for non-sales roles) or base salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range listed below. The offered compensation may also include restricted stock units and a bonus. A description of our employee benefits may be found here. $132,800.00 - $182,600.00/yrOur Commitment We’re trailblazers that dream big, take risks, and challenge cybersecurity’s status quo. It’s simple: we can’t accomplish our mission without diverse teams innovating, together. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all qualified individuals with a disability. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability or special need, please contact us at . Palo Alto Networks is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in our workplace, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Is role eligible for Immigration Sponsorship? No. Please note that we will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.Originally posted on Himalayas