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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