Job Description

Vice President - Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) | East Coast, US

Adeptis Group is proud to be partnered with a high-growth cybersecurity consultancy on a strategic leadership hire as they expand their DFIR offering across North America. This is a unique opportunity for a proven Incident Response leader to take ownership of a practice area, shape go-to-market strategy, and build a scalable team from the ground up.

With strong market traction, investment backing, and an experienced leadership team, the platform is in place for a seasoned DFIR leader to drive commercial and operational success.

The Role

You’ll also be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a best-in-class DFIR team
• Building relationships with insurance panels, breach coaches, and law firms
• Delivering both reactive and retainer-based services to mid-market and enterprise clients
• Shaping service lines and go-to-market strategy alongside the executive team
• Representing the firm at industry events and in the media as a trusted thought leader

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Practitioner-Led: You bring a strong technical foundation in forensics, malware analysis, threat intel, and live response
• Commercially Switched-On: Able to identify, win, and grow DFIR engagements across direct clients and partners
• People-Centric Leader: You’ve built high-performing, mission-driven teams and led them through critical response efforts
• Credible & Visible: Comfortable representing the business publicly, whether at conferences, on panels, or through media

What You’ll Need

• 10+ years in DFIR, including senior leadership experience
• Proven track record delivering breach response engagements in complex, regulated environments
• Strong relationships within the insurance and legal sectors
• Technical credentials such as CISSP, GCFA, GCIH, EnCE, or similar
• Experience managing service delivery against tight SLAs under pressure
• Willingness to travel as required across the East Coast and to client sites

Why Join This Business?

• Established Legal & Insurance Partnerships: A strong referral pipeline is already in place
• Backed for Growth: Supported with serious investment in cybersecurity
• Real Ownership: Opportunity to shape the US DFIR strategy and lead from the front
• High-Impact Environment: Entrepreneurial, agile, and highly respected in breach response circles
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside experts in legal, threat intel, GRC, and managed services

For more information, apply via the link or contact Hubert Colvin on +01 646 520 0699 or [email protected].

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