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Palo Alto Networks

$151K - $208K/yr

Lead cloud-focused incident response and digital forensics engagements. * Investigate attacks ... salary + commission target (for sales/com-missioned roles) is expected to be the annual range ...

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Security Engineer - Insider Threat

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$152 - $228/hr

Working knowledge of DLP tools, endpoint detection, and digital forensic concepts. * Familiarity ... commission/bonus, as well as annual refresh stock grants. EEO and Equal Opportunity Statement ...

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City of Missouri City

Investigator

Missouri City, TX · On-site

$40/hr

Safely handles physical evidence, digital evidence, contraband, and potentially hazardous materials ... Acts as a liaison between city law enforcement, medical examiners, and forensic specialists.

CYBERMAXX, LLC

Channel Sales Advisor

Linthicum Heights, MD · On-site

$148K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) to continually adapt to new and evolving threats ... This role offers base salary, benefits, and commissions based on sales quotas, with no cap on quota.

CYBERMAXX, LLC

Senior Staff Accountant

Linthicum Heights, MD · On-site

$68K - $83K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) to continually adapt to new and evolving threats ... Manage the channel partner commissions inbox and support preparation and distribution of channel ...

City of Missouri City, TX

Investigator

Missouri City, TX · On-site

$40/hr

Safely handles physical evidence, digital evidence, contraband, and potentially hazardous materials ... Forensic procedures and the role of crime laboratories, medical examiners, and other criminal ...

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As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for commission digital forensic in the United States is $74,125.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCommission Digital ForensicDigital Forensic Analyst
CertificationsEnCE, CFCE, CISSPEnCE, CFCE, GIAC certifications
Work EnvironmentLaw enforcement, government agencies, private firmsLaw enforcement, corporate security, consulting firms
Industry UsageLegal investigations, cybercrime casesCybersecurity, incident response, legal cases

Commission Digital Forensic specialists focus on legal and investigative aspects, often working within law enforcement or government agencies, while Digital Forensic Analysts typically work in cybersecurity or private sectors. Both roles require similar certifications and work environments, but their primary focus and application differ.

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Principal Consultant, Cloud DFIR (Unit 42) - Remote

Palo Alto Networks

On-site, Remote

$151K - $208K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

Job description

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
Job Summary
The Principal Consultant, Cloud DFIR, Reactive Services is a senior individual contributor within Unit 42 responsible for leading cloud-focused incident response and digital forensics investigations across AWS, Azure, GCP, and hybrid enterprise environments.
In this role, you will serve as a technical lead on active incidents, partnering with Consulting Directors and clients to investigate security breaches, determine scope and impact, contain threats, and guide recovery efforts. You will perform advanced cloud forensic analysis, identify attacker activity, and provide actionable remediation recommendations during high-severity cybersecurity events.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead cloud-focused incident response and digital forensics engagements.
  • Investigate attacks involving cloud infrastructure, identity compromise, ransomware, data theft, and unauthorized access.
  • Analyze cloud telemetry, including audit logs, IAM activity, network traffic, storage access, containers, and endpoint data.
  • Conduct forensic acquisition and analysis across cloud, hybrid, and enterprise environments.
  • Serve as a technical lead during active investigations, guiding strategy and client communications.
  • Deliver clear findings, executive-ready reporting, and remediation guidance.
  • Support development of cloud investigation methodologies, playbooks, and tooling.
  • Mentor team members and contribute to knowledge sharing across Unit 42.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • 6-8+ years of experience in DFIR, incident response, cloud security, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience securing, operating, or investigating AWS, Azure, or GCP environments.
  • Experience leading investigations involving cloud breaches, ransomware, advanced intrusions, or data compromise incidents.
  • Strong understanding of cloud architecture, IAM, networking, logging, and security controls.
  • Experience analyzing cloud-native telemetry such as AWS CloudTrail, Azure Activity Logs, Microsoft Entra ID, or Google Cloud Audit Logs.
  • Hands-on experience with industry-standard DFIR and investigative tools.
  • Experience investigating Windows, Linux, macOS, cloud workloads, and hybrid environments.
  • Strong client-facing communication and consulting skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience responding to enterprise-scale cloud security incidents.
  • Knowledge of cloud security platforms such as AWS Security Hub, GuardDuty, Microsoft Defender, Sentinel, or Google Security Command Center.
  • Experience investigating containerized or Kubernetes environments.
  • Knowledge of MITRE ATT&CK and modern cloud threat actor tradecraft.
  • Consulting, MDR, or professional services experience.
  • Certifications such as GCFA, GCIH, CISSP, AWS Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer, or equivalent.
  • Ability to travel up to 20% as required for client engagements.

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.
$151,000.00 - $208,000.00/yr
Our 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 accommodations@paloaltonetworks.com.
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.

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