Forensic Consultant

Arete IR LLP; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Arete Incident Response seeks a Forensic Consultant (Contract) to lead investigations across Windows, Linux, Mac, and memory forensics, analyzing OS artifacts and logs to identify breach scope and attacker techniques. You will work with the DFIR team to provide insights for incident response and restoration.

You will prepare concise reports, maps, and timelines, and collaborate with counsel and partners. A fixed-term engagement emphasizes timely delivery and knowledge transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field.
• 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience.
• Certifications preferred: Security+, GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, CEH, CHFI, EnCe.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic analysis on engagements for ransomware/compromise investigations.
• Perform artifact analysis across Windows/Linux/Mac and memory.
• Analyze logs (Windows Event, Firewall, VPN, Unified Audit Logs) for IOCs.
• Prepare clear forensic findings and timelines for counsel and partners.
• Develop attack maps using MITRE ATT&CK/Cyber Kill Chain.

Skills

Windows forensics

Linux forensics

Memory forensics

NSM / log analysis

IOCs & TTPs

Incident reporting

Verbal & written communication

MITRE ATT&CK

Volatility

Splunk

Wireshark / TCPDump

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security or related field

Tools

EnCase

Axiom

FTK

X-Ways

SIFT

Splunk

Redline

Volatility

Job description

SUMMARY

The Forensic Consultant (Contract) leads the forensic analysis of projects assigned to the respective Tiger Team on a fixed-term basis, collaborating with the Tiger Team and forensic leads to perform triage-level analysis of the data collected (e.g., operating system files, images, SentinelOne, logs, etc.) and conduct deep-dive advanced forensic analysis. The role works closely with the Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) team to support clients during incidents, providing critical insights to help identify the extent of a breach and aid in the restoration of business operations. It focuses on identifying threat actor behavior activity while utilizing a tailored, detailed analysis approach to determine unauthorized access and how the cyber intrusion occurred.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Leads the Forensics analysis to support the Forensic lead on engagements for Ransomware/compromise investigations Works with the tiger team analysts to perform Forensic analysis of artifacts, including (but not limited to) the analysis of operating system artifacts and the recovery of deleted items from multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, Mac, and RAM/memory forensics Analyzes network and operating system log files, including Windows Event logs, Unified Audit Logs, Firewall logs, VPN logs, etc. Works with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to leverage data from alerts provided by existing and deployed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) or Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for variants related to the case Internally prepares Forensics findings and updates in a clear, concise manner through a narrative story outlining the timeline of events - modifies delivery in line with the call’s audience and technical capabilities Employs the usage of incident-mapping frameworks while developing the attack map, such as MITRE’s ATT&CK and Lockheed Martin’s Cyber Kill Chain to help contextualize IOCs Reviews and drafts written incident, investigative updates, reports, and appendices at the explicit direction of counsel and partners based on the findings using the standard report templates. Performs Peer reviews of reports written by team members Delivers on the Forensic Investigations plan & works with the lead to manage the timeline, delivery, and execution of the forensic analysis across projects within the contract period Contributes effectively in a fixed-term contractual role with a focus on timely project delivery and knowledge transfer as needed May perform other duties as assigned by management.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

Thorough knowledge of: Windows disk, Unix or Linux disk, and memory forensics Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis Experience and understanding of enterprise security controls Experienced with EnCase, Axiom, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic tools Experience delivering technical findings to a non-technical audience, preferred Experience leading teams of analysts, preferred Provide findings in a confident, factual manner, preferred Knowledge and experience in handling PII, PHI, sensitive, confidential, and proprietary datasets, preferred Experience with Cyber insurance investigations, preferred Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve compliance-related issues effectively Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams Proficiency in Microsoft Suite products Ability to quickly adapt and contribute in a fixed-term contractual role with minimal ramp-up time.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field and 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience Possess two or more of the following certifications (preferred): Security +, Network+, SANS GCED, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, CHFI, EnCe.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this role.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

This is a fixed-term contractual role and does not carry the benefits associated with permanent employment. The contract may be extended based on business needs and performance.

DECLARATION

The Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description as needed.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry. When you join Arete… You'll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we're about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters. Equal Employment Opportunity We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better. Arete Incident Response is an elite team of the world’s leading cybersecurity and digital forensics experts who combat today’s sophisticated cyberattacks. We work tirelessly to provide unparalleled capabilities and solutions throughout the entire cyber incident life cycle. These include incident response readiness assessments and penetration tests as well as post-incident response, remediation, containment, and eradication services. We work in close collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies along with leading cybersecurity technology platforms to deliver an innovative, intelligence-based approach to solving our client’s toughest challenges. If you want to work with the most talented and experienced people in the industry with the desire to be a cyber hunter and industry expert, we want you to be a part of our team.