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Lead Security Analyst - DFIR

Location: Remote
Compensation: Salary
Reviewed: Tue, Oct 20, 2026
This job expires in: 30 days

Job Summary

Leading complex investigations, the full-time Lead Security Analyst - DFIR will conduct forensic analysis across enterprise systems and respond to cybersecurity incidents while working in a flexible environment near Irving, TX or Stamford, CT.

Key responsibilities
  • Lead digital forensic investigations involving cybersecurity incidents and insider threats
  • Conduct forensic acquisition and analysis of endpoints, cloud workloads, and network artifacts
  • Develop and maintain DFIR playbooks and standard operating procedures that meet legal standards
Required qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, or related fields
  • 7+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response, with at least 2 years in a senior or lead role
  • Hands-on experience with digital forensics tools and platforms such as Magnet Forensics and EnCase
  • Experience with cloud forensics in AWS and Azure environments
  • Strong proficiency with endpoint detection and response (EDR/XDR) and SIEM platforms

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