Senior Forensics Analyst

About the role

The Senior Incident Response Forensic Analyst is a highly technical member of Digital Forensics and Incident Response ("DFIR") team. The Forensic Analyst is responsible for conducting forensic investigations of traditional network intrusions in Active Directory environments along with Business Email Compromises ("BEC"). The Analyst assists with technical initiatives that further the business while taking opportunities to mentor junior analysts.

Responsibilities

• Technical Competencies
• Conduct forensic investigations for organizations that have suffered an attack from targeted threats, such as Advanced Persistent Threats, Organized Crime, and politically motivated groups, or from commodity threats such as ransomware groups.
• Perform host forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS based systems.
• Perform network analysis using a variety of tools and log sources to include firewall logs, NetFlow, and logs generated from a variety of network intrusions detection/prevention tools.
• Assist with/conduct the forensic acquisition and analysis from Azure, Amazon Web Services ("AWS"), and Google Cloud Platform ("GCP") environments.
• Leverage applicable tooling to contain and eradicate a threat actor's presence from a client's network when responding to live intrusion events.
• Understand the capabilities of malicious binaries and scripts through basic static and dynamic analysis efforts.
• Make tactical recommendations for compromised client organizations.
• Communication and Client Management
• Communicate both executive and detailed level findings in verbal and written form; Present technical findings in a manner that assists external legal counsel in understanding potential regulatory implications.
• Communicate all items relevant to the forensic investigation, in a manner that deescalates situations and presents a coherent strategy moving forward.
• Scope new cases and lead update calls when needed.
• Leadership and Initiatives
• Stays current with developments within the DFIR field; Integrates new developments into current processes and procedures where necessary
• Partner with internal teams to publish blogs regarding threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures ("TTP), vulnerabilities,
• Mentor junior analysts on technical and soft skills
• General
• Participate in weekday escalation and weekend/holiday on call schedules.
• Conduct audits and peer review of incident reports.
• Fosters information sharing and collaboration.
• Required Skills and Experience:
• Two or more years professional experience with digital forensics and incident response or other similar cybersecurity roles
• Ability to respond to inquiries and work beyond normal business hours, as needed
• Advanced knowledge of host-based forensic, network analysis, and data breach response
• Advanced knowledge of current attack vectors and trends in cybersecurity
• Ability to identify indicators of compromise ("IOC") from newly released exploits that have little to no community documentation
• Experience with IR and forensic tools, such as Magnet Axiom, Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and other open-source forensic tools
• Experience with commercial Endpoint Detection and Response ("EDR"), network monitoring, and Security Information and Event Management ("SIEM") tools
• Analysis of disparate forensic artifacts
• Ability to draw sound conclusions despite gaps or ambiguity with evidence
• Written and verbal communication
• Team mentorship and knowledge sharing
• Preferred Skills and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or other related field
• Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, ACE, EnCE, or similar training and certification
• Prior consulting experience
• Prior experience presenting at industry conferences and events
• Prior experience developing scripts and tools to analyze data
• Prior experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering
• On-Camera Policy:
• To support a fair, transparent, and engaging interview experience, candidates interviewing remotely are expected to be on camera during all video interv

Benefits

Additional Information

At Arctic Wolf, we're not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we're redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we've earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We're proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers' Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights . Our Aurora Platform also received CRN's Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that's not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations. Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We're looking for a Senior Incident Response Forensics Analyst to be part of making that happen.

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