Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst, Senior

Digital Forensics Incident Response Analyst, Senior

Key Role:

Leads complex digital forensics investigations and incident response activities, serving as a pivotal figure in high-stakes environments. Guides less experienced team members, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in the DFIR domain. Contributes significantly to incident response efforts, applying advanced analytical skills to resolve challenging cybersecurity threats. Operates as a thought leader in the field, leveraging deep knowledge to innovate and enhance forensic methodologies. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and ensures a cohesive approach to digital security. Advances the capabilities of the DFIR team by introducing cutting-edge tools and practices that elevate the organization’s forensic acumen.

Basic Qualifications:

• Experience with analyzing Microsoft Windows and non-Windows systems, such as Mac or Linux, and using DFIR toolsets, such as FTK, EnCase, XWF, and Axiom

• Experience with scripted DFIR toolsets written in Python or PowerShell

• Experience analyzing logs such as firewall, network traffic, IIS, Antivirus, and DNS

• Knowledge of common forensic artifacts analyzed during incidents to determine attack, vector, lateral movement, and data exfiltration

• Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis

• Ability to organize case notes and communicate verbally and in writing to clients

• Ability to prepare detailed technical reports

• Ability work after standard business hours such as on some evenings and some weekends and take a rotation on call

• HS diploma or GED

• Certification in DFIR or Cyber Security such as CCE, EnCE, CFCE, CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GNFA

Additional Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response

• Experience with forensically analyzing cloud data such as AWS, Azure or GCP

• Knowledge of mobile device platforms such as smartphones and tablets

• Ability to prioritize work assignments without guidance

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master's degree a plus

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