Senior DFIR Guardian - Madinah

COGNNA; Medina; On-site; SAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Impact-driven work

On-site collaboration in Almadina

Certifications & growth

ESOP program

Job summary

COGNNA in Medina, Saudi Arabia is seeking a Senior DFIR Investigator to lead end-to-end digital forensics engagements across endpoints, cloud, and networks. You will coordinate the DFIR team, ensure evidence integrity, and drive investigative velocity.

You will pull logs from EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, IdP, and email gateways, acquire forensic images, and translate findings into clear narratives for executives. On-site collaboration and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field like Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or Information Security.
• 5+ years in digital forensics, incident response, or security investigations with leadership/coordination experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Arabic.
• Hands-on proficiency with forensic tooling (FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom).
• Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, Linux artifacts and network log analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end DFIR investigations across endpoints, cloud, and network infrastructure.
• Coordinate and oversee the DFIR team to ensure evidence integrity and investigative velocity.
• Pull and analyze logs from EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, IdP, and email gateways for precise timelines.
• Acquire forensic images from devices and cloud repositories with full chain of custody.
• Analyze artifacts (file systems, memory, registry, logs) to reconstruct events, times, and attacker behavior.
• Translate technical findings into clear executive narratives and cross-functional updates.

Skills

DFIR leadership

Forensic tooling FTK

Python/Powershell/Bash

English & Arabic communication

Windows/macOS/Linux artifacts

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity

Bachelor’s in Computer Science

Bachelor’s in Information Security

Tools

FTK

X-Ways

Cellebrite

Axiom

Job description

• Own end-to-end forensic investigations across endpoints, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure — from initial triage to root cause, including IoC identification, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access
• Coordinate and lead the DFIR team across active investigations, ensuring consistent methodology, evidence integrity, and investigative velocity
• Pull and analyze logs from EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, IdP, and email gateway platforms to reconstruct precise attack and user activity timelines
• Acquire forensic images from laptops, mobile devices, servers, and cloud repositories with full chain of custody
• Go deep on artifacts — file systems, memory, registry, logs, config states — to reconstruct exactly what happened and when
• Correlate endpoint, network, and identity telemetry into a coherent picture of attacker behavior and system access
• Build AI-assisted workflows that automate evidence collection, pattern detection, and timeline generation to scale investigative capacity
• Translate technical findings into clear, chronological narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders — no jargon, no ambiguity
• Close the loop: feed investigation outcomes back into detection rules, access controls, and policy improvements.

Education

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Computer Science, or related field.

Experience

• 5+ years in digital forensics, incident response, or security investigations, with a track record leading or coordinating DFIR engagements
• Exceptional written and verbal communication in both English & Arabic.
• Hands-on proficiency with forensic tooling: FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, or equivalent platforms
• Strong command of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and log analysis across SIEM platforms
• Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash — used to automate evidence processing, not just theoretically
• Deep working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix environments at the artifact and system level
• Proven experience integrating AI tools into investigative workflows to accelerate triage, pattern detection, or reporting
• Clear, confident communicator — able to brief executives and work alongside legal, HR, and compliance teams without losing technical precision
• Compliance: Ensuring all operations align with NCA ECC and SAMA CSF regulations.
• Saudi nationality is required

Certifications (Highly Preferred)

• SANS / GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA or similar)
• IACIS CFCE
• EC-Council CHFI
• Offsec (OSDA, OSIR)

Impact that Matters – Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.

On-Site Collaboration – Be at the heart of innovation in our Almadina office, working side by side with passionate experts.

Continuous Growth – Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.

Ownership Mindset – Benefit from our ESOP program and grow with COGNNA’s success.

Culture of Trust – We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.