Onsite Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst – Mid-Level

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About the role

  • Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst providing real-time threat analysis and mitigation at Cayuse. Engaging in cybersecurity initiatives while leveraging extensive forensics experience.

Responsibilities

  • Provide real-time analysis of escalated security events to support response efforts.
  • Analyze data from endpoints, EDR systems, firewalls, and servers to identify, contain, and remediate suspicious activity.
  • Analyze malicious scripts and code to mitigate potential threats.
  • Engage in Threat Hunting operations to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
  • Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cybersecurity initiatives.
  • Create system images or capture network settings from IT environments to preserve as evidence.
  • Forensically duplicate digital evidence for data recovery and analysis procedures.
  • Perform web service network traffic analysis to detect anomalies, such as unusual events or trends.
  • Contribute to the analysis of cyber threat intelligence and apply findings to bolster defensive actions.
  • Assist in identifying root causes, mining lessons learned, and reinforcing security measures after incidents.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in direct digital forensics or incident response within large enterprise federal government or corporate environments.
  • Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
  • Must be able to pass a background check and CI Polygraph.
  • Skilled in the use of Incident Response tools such as Splunk Enterprise Security and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint.
  • Well-versed in employing forensic tools and suites such as Magnet Axiom, Exterro FTK, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, Kape, and Open-Source tools.
  • Adept at conducting open-source research to identify and understand active or potential threats.
  • Highly regarded certifications include GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON) and others.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Wellness Program
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
  • Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
  • Voluntary Life and AD&D options
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
  • Paid Time Off

Job title

Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst – Mid-Level

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

$90,000 - $130,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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