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Principal Consultant, DFIR, Reactive Services (Unit 42) (Toronto)

Company: Palo Alto Networks

Location: toronto, London

Posted: June 15, 2026

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada — Sales Ref ID: JR-

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage and lead incident response engagements, including scoping work, guiding clients through forensic investigations, and containing security incidents.
  • Perform reactive incident response and host-based analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
  • Examine firewall, web, database, and other log sources to identify evidence of malicious activity and attack vectors.
  • Investigate data breaches using forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and Splunk to determine the source and scope of compromises.
  • Provide clients with clear, actionable recommendations for long-term remediation and security posture improvement.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure alignment and deliver comprehensive solutions.
  • Act as a mentor for junior team members, sha...