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LevelBlue, a leading pure-play managed security services provider, is seeking a Senior Cyber Consultant specializing in Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) to join its Global DFIR team based in Japan.
In this role, you will serve as a primary point of contact for external clients, leading and coordinating responses to cybersecurity incidents from identification through containment, eradication, and recovery. You will conduct digital forensic investigations on servers, workstations, network systems, and SaaS platforms, collecting and preserving digital evidence in compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. Your responsibilities include analyzing security breaches to determine root cause and impact, preparing detailed incident reports that translate technical findings into narratives for non-technical audiences, and maintaining thorough documentation of all activities.
You will work independently against engagement milestones while collaborating internally with cross-functional teams (DFIR, Advisory, Testing, Threat Intelligence, MDR/MSS) and externally with client IT, legal, compliance, and vendor teams. This is a client-facing role requiring you to guide clients through forensic investigations and incident containment processes, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
The role includes flexibility to support occasional travel and work outside standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, with participation in an on-call schedule to support operational continuity and timely response to critical incidents.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Proven experience in DFIR
- Strong knowledge of digital forensics tools and techniques (X-Ways or similar)
- Experience with incident response frameworks and methodologies (NIST, SANS, or similar)
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and security technologies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience and interest in interfacing with clients or customers
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Flexibility to support occasional travel and work outside standard business hours
- High school diploma or equivalent required; college/university degree a plus
- Legal authorization to work in Japan
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or closely related field
- DFIR industry-accepted certifications
- Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and analysis
- Knowledge of database formats for investigative purposes
- Knowledge of Azure, AWS, Oracle, and/or GCP for cloud platform incident response
