DFIR – Engagement Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a DFIR – Engagement Manager based in the United States.

The DFIR – Engagement Manager will lead complex digital forensics and incident response engagements for organizations facing active and high-impact cyber threats.
This role owns the engagement lifecycle from initial scoping and staffing through delivery, budget management, escalation, and closure.
You will coordinate closely with forensic and incident response practitioners while serving as a trusted point of contact for customers and senior stakeholders.
The position requires the ability to move confidently between technical investigations and executive-level conversations during high-pressure incidents.
You will help shape investigative direction, validate findings, communicate business impact, and ensure response activities meet rigorous quality and reporting standards.
The role combines cybersecurity consulting, project leadership, client management, and hands-on technical support when additional investigative capacity is needed.
You will operate in a fast-moving environment where strong judgment, communication, collaboration, and technical expertise directly contribute to helping organizations respond to sophisticated cyber incidents.