Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response

# Principal Consultant, Digital Forensics & Incident Response*Verizon***Reading, England**Hybrid · Lead/Principal · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves leading complex forensic investigations into major cyber incidents, including nation-state attacks and ransomware, ensuring evidence integrity for legal proceedings. The consultant also builds incident response plans, runs tabletop exercises, and acts as a trusted advisor to enterprise clients throughout investigation lifecycles.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need strong expertise in forensic investigation across Windows, Linux, Unix or macOS, incident response methodologies, industrial control systems, IoT, and eDiscovery. Familiarity with NIST and SANS frameworks, client-facing consulting experience, and executive communication skills are essential.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced DFIR professional comfortable operating under pressure, leading investigations, mentoring junior consultants, and engaging confidently with C-suite stakeholders while also contributing to business development and thought leadership.Typical advertised salary forIncident Response roles in United Kingdom:**£58,000–£90,000**(median £70,000 — from33 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Incident Response salaries in United Kingdom →Certifications mentioned:SANS — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply
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