DFIR Specialist

Job Summary

Seeking a highly skilled Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Specialist, this full-time position will involve investigating and responding to cybersecurity incidents, conducting forensic investigations, and serving as the primary point of contact for clients, with a strong preference for candidates who can work onsite in New York, Washington, DC, or Chicago.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate responses to cybersecurity incidents, including identification, containment, eradication, and recovery
• Prepare detailed incident reports and maintain thorough documentation of all incident response activities
• Collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with external clients to guide them through forensic investigations

Required Qualifications:

• Proven experience in DFIR
• Strong knowledge of digital forensics tools and techniques
• Experience with incident response frameworks such as NIST or SANS
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong understanding of network protocols and security technologies