Cyber Security Analyst III – Digital Forensics and Incident Response

Forensic Focus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a Cyber Security Analyst III to lead digital forensics and incident response in a remote U.S. federal/regulatory setting. The role demands 5+ years of cybersecurity experience, strong DFIR skills, and expertise with NIST/CIS/ISO frameworks.

You will investigate incidents, coordinate containment, and support audits while mentoring junior analysts. Responsibilities include endpoint investigations, security monitoring, threat containment, and continuous process improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 5+ years of cybersecurity experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct endpoint forensic investigations.
• Monitor and respond to security events via SIEM, SOAR, NIDS, and PCAP tools.
• Manage incident lifecycles from detection through containment and recovery.
• Contribute to audits and disaster recovery exercises.
• Drive continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes in a regulated federal environment.

Skills

Digital Forensics & Incident Response

DFIR

Analytical thinking

Mentoring junior analysts

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SIEM

SOAR

NIDS

PCAP

Endpoint protection

DLP

Firewalls

Vulnerability scanning

Job description

# Cyber Security Analyst III – Digital Forensics and Incident Response*Jobgether***United States**Remote · Senior · Full-time### The RoleThe position involves conducting endpoint forensic investigations, monitoring and responding to security events via SIEM, SOAR, NIDS, and PCAP tools, managing incident lifecycles from detection through containment and recovery, and contributing to audits, disaster recovery exercises, and continuous improvement of cybersecurity processes within a regulated federal environment.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need a bachelor’s degree and five or more years of experience in cybersecurity, with hands-on exposure to digital forensics and incident response. Familiarity with NIST, CIS Controls, or ISO 27001/27002 frameworks is required, along with strong analytical skills and experience across endpoint protection, DLP, firewalls, and vulnerability scanning tools.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced DFIR professional comfortable working independently in high-stakes federal or regulated environments. Those with a background in ICS or operational technology security and an interest in mentoring junior analysts while managing complex, mission-critical investigations will find this opportunity particularly rewarding.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Learn More/Apply