Aquia Inc., a subsidiary of GuidePoint Security, is looking for a DFIR Consultant or Senior DFIR Consultant to join our Digital Forensics & Incident Response Practice. You will serve as a technical resource, leveraging your skills to perform investigations, threat hunting, and purple team exercises for clients across various sectors.
What You'll Do
- Operate as a technical resource and actively participate in DFIR investigations.
- Author comprehensive engagement deliverables for both technical and managerial audiences.
- Foster client relationships by providing support, information, and guidance.
- Utilize automation, orchestration, and scripting to improve efficiency.
- Contribute to the integration of open-source and commercial tools.
- Perpetually strengthen your skills to stay at the forefront of information security.
- Maintain a strong desire to learn, adapt, and improve with a rapidly-growing company.
What We're Looking For
- DFIR Consultant: Two (2+) years of experience performing incident response investigations.
- DFIR Consultant: Four (4+) combined years of IT and information security experience.
- Senior DFIR Consultant: Four (4+) years of experience performing incident response investigations.
- Senior DFIR Consultant: Six (6+) combined years of IT and information security experience.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience in a Consulting Services role.
- Experience with Digital Forensics & Incident Response methodology and process.
- Core capabilities in network traffic analysis, host forensics, malware triage, log review, and BEC analysis.
- Experience with solutions like EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, FW, NGAV, and Velociraptor.
- Experience with programming languages like PowerShell, Python, BASH, or Go.
- Experience with enterprise cloud technologies like Amazon Web Services, G Suite, M365, and Azure.
- Awareness of attacker techniques, advanced threat groups, and intelligence integration.
- Relevant industry certifications such as CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, GDAT, GCFE, or GFCA.
Technical Stack
- EDR, NDR, XDR, SIEM, FW, NGAV, Velociraptor
- PowerShell, Python, BASH, Go
- Amazon Web Services, G Suite, M365, Azure
Team & Environment
You will be a member of the Digital Forensics & Incident Response Practice (DFIR) at GuidePoint Security. Our culture is driven by firmly-defined core values, with an enjoyable workplace atmosphere where knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced colleagues collaborate and provide mentorship.
Benefits & Compensation
- Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only).
- Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% for employees, 70% for family) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% for employees, 75% for family).
- Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
- 12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off program.
- Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
- Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months.
- Pet Benefit Option.
Work Mode
This role is remote and open to candidates located anywhere in the U.S. Some travel may be required for certain positions.
Aquia Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.



