DFIR Analyst

Trilliuminfosec; Lahore; On-site; PKR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS) in Lahore, Pakistan, is hiring a Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst with 1–1.5 years hands-on experience in compromise assessments, incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity investigations. You will investigate security incidents across Windows and Linux, analyze IOCs and artifacts, and work with SIEM/EDR logs to trace attacker techniques.

Strong analytical skills and the ability to document findings are essential.

Qualifications

• 1–1.5 years of hands-on DFIR and incident response experience.
• Experience in compromise assessments, incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity investigations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows and Linux forensic artifacts and event log analysis.
• Experience with SIEM, EDR, and security log analysis.
• Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK framework and common attack techniques.
• Familiarity with networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS).
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity/CS/IT or equivalent practical experience.
• Certifications such as CHFI or eCDFP are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct compromise assessments and threat hunting across enterprise environments.
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents including malware, ransomware, unauthorized access, and system compromises.
• Perform digital forensic investigations of Windows and Linux systems, including evidence collection and analysis.
• Analyze forensic artifacts such as Windows Event Logs, Registry, Prefetch and other system artifacts.
• Investigate persistence, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and data exfiltration.
• Analyze SIEM and EDR logs, endpoint telemetry, and network traffic to identify malicious activities.
• Prepare technical investigation reports, findings, and remediation recommendations.

Skills

DFIR

Incident response

Forensics

Windows basics

Linux basics

SIEM

EDR

MITRE ATT&CK

Event log analysis

Analytical skills

Communication

PowerShell

Python

Education

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

QRadar

Splunk

Microsoft Sentinel

Defender for Endpoint

CrowdStrike

PowerShell

Python

Job description

Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS) | Full time

Founded in 2005, Trillium Information Security Systems (TISS) is Pakistan’s first, and largest cybersecurity company. Today, Trillium has gained unrivaled expertise and experience; having delivered complex information assurance solutions to customers, performed specialized information security services, trained thousands of cyber security professionals across the country, and established a comprehensive network of resellers.

Job Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and motivated Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst with 1 - 1.5 Years of hands-on experience in compromise assessments, incident response, digital forensics, and cybersecurity investigations.

The ideal candidate should have practical experience investigating security incidents, analyzing digital evidence, identifying indicators of compromise (IOCs), and conducting investigations across Windows and Linux environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct compromise assessments and threat hunting activities across enterprise environments.
  
• Investigate cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, ransomware, unauthorized access, and system compromises.
  
• Perform digital forensic investigations of Windows and Linux systems, including evidence collection, preservation, and analysis.
  
• Analyze forensic artifacts such as Windows Event Logs, Registry, Prefetch, Amcache , Shimcache , and other system artifacts.
  
• Investigate suspicious processes, persistence mechanisms, privilege escalation, lateral movement, and potential data exfiltration.
  
• Analyze SIEM and EDR logs, endpoint telemetry, and network traffic to identify malicious activities.
  
• Support incident triage, containment, eradication, recovery, and root cause analysis.
  
• Correlate IOCs and attacker TTPs using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  
• Prepare technical investigation reports, compromise assessment findings, and remediation recommendations.
  

Requirements

• 1 - 1.5 years of hands-on experience in DFIR, compromise assessments, incident response , or related cybersecurity investigations.
  
• Strong understanding of Windows operating systems, forensic artifacts, and event log analysis.
  
• Working knowledge of Linux systems and forensic investigation techniques.
  
• Practical experience with SIEM, EDR, and security log analysis.
  
• Understanding of common attack techniques, incident response methodologies, and the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
  
• Knowledge of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and common protocols.
  
• Familiarity with forensic evidence handling, timeline analysis, and chain of custody.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills.
  

Preferred Technical Skills

• SIEM & EDR: IBM QRadar , Splunk, Microsoft Sentinel, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, CrowdStrike, or similar solutions.
  
• Scripting: Basic knowledge of PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
  

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Equivalent practical experience may be considered.
  
• Relevant certifications such as CHFI, eCDFP , or similar will be an advantage.
  

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with practical exposure to real-world investigations, a strong investigative mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to independently perform initial forensic analysis and compromise assessment activities while working effectively within a team.