Senior Consultant DFIR
Fox-IT
Posted on May 29, 2026
An independent Digital forensics & Incident response consultant that is able to handle small to medium client cases on its own and/or together with a more junior team member. Handling client projects. Delivering work for clients. Collaborating with team and sharing knowledge across team to share lessons learned.
- Department
- Cyber Services and Capabilities
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- NLD Rijswijk
- Workplace type
- Hybrid
Key Responsibilities
- Successfully demonstrate ownership of small-medium projects within the DFIR space.
- Responsibility to identify and escalate problems and challenges
- Deliver (small to medium) client engagements as lead consultant or project manager
- Creating reports or presentations for clients
- Develop and execute security training for clients.
- Collaborate with IT teams to execute containment and eradication strategy.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Project management skills for small-medium client projects
- Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project
- Reporting skills
- Communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing)
- Strong Knowledge and use of various digital forensic tools, methods and techniques;
- Proficient in at least one security areas including network security, application security, endpoint security, and cloud security;
- Strong nderstanding of forensic artefacts, security protocols, authentication, authorization, and attack paths;
- Capability in executing resilience assessments, digital forensic investigation and incident response
- Familiarity with PICERL framework.
- Familiarity with common cybersecurity tools (e.g., EDR, SIEM, firewalls, IDS/IPS, antivirus software);
- Ability to script or program in languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash for purposes like automation and tool development.
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities;
- Effective communication skills (written and verbal, both internal and external facing) across various levels of an organization;
- Collaboration and teamwork within multi-disciplinary teams;
- Project management skills for small client projects;
- Time management and the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
- Reporting & Presentation skills for external presentations to clients after a project;
Job Benefits
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About NCC Group
We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.
With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.
We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.
Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.
With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.
We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.
Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.
If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.
We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.
If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at: global.ta@nccgroup.com. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.
We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.
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