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

Palo Alto Networks

toronto, on, Canada
Full-time
Posted June 15, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary

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...