Cyber Security Forensics Analyst

Con Edison; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a highly skilled Cyber Security Forensics Analyst to join their team. In this pivotal role, you will engage in cyber response efforts across IT and OT environments, oversee forensic collections, and mentor a high-performing team. Your expertise will drive strategic decision-making as you present findings to senior leadership. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your contributions will enhance the organization's cybersecurity posture and response capabilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in Digital Forensics and Incident Response is essential.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Proficient in using forensic tools and understanding industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic collections across IT and OT environments.
• Analyze data to identify indicators of compromise and attack vectors.
• Lead a team of incident response and forensics professionals.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Data Analysis

Technical Communication

Analytical Skills

Malware Analysis

Network Analysis

Microsoft Office

Education

Master's Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Bachelor's Degree in Cyber Security or related field

Associate's Degree in Cyber Security or related field

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Incident Response Software

Forensic Software

Open Source Tools

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Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $135,000.00/yr

Overview

Come join us at Con Edison as a Sr System Cyber Analyst - Cyber Security Forensics Analyst. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our growing team. In this role, you will be involved in cyber response efforts across both OT and IT environments. You will oversee enterprise-wide forensic collections, manage large-scale response efforts, develop and mentor a high-performing team, and present findings to senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making.

Responsibilities

Core Responsibilities

• Conduct enterprise forensic collections across IT and OT environments, ensuring accurate and thorough acquisition of evidence.
• Analyze and interpret data to identify indicators of compromise, attack vectors, and root causes.
• Provide recommendations for corporate incident response plans and post-incident reviews.
• Present findings and strategic recommendations to executive stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
• Continuously evaluate and improve forensic response processes, tools, and methodologies.
• Develop and lead a team of incident response and forensics professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and ongoing training to build a high-performing team.
• Serve as a technical SME for more junior members of the forensics team.
• Collaborate with other cybersecurity teams (e.g., Red Team, vulnerability management, CSOC) to enhance overall detection, response, and mitigation efforts.
• Act as the primary point of escalation for large cybersecurity events.
• Ability to preserve digital evidence, through industry standard best practices.
• Perform reverse engineering malware and conducting static and dynamic analysis of files when required.
• Perform detailed network analysis utilizing open-source and commercial tools.
• Ability to utilize social media/open source for research.
• Identify digital artifacts in a wide range of mobile, embedded, desktop, and server architectures.
• Research various Cybersecurity Technologies and work with SMEs to make recommendations.
• Maintain and improve forensics laboratory.
  
  

Qualifications

Required Education/Experience

• Master's Degree and a minimum of (2) years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or other related DFIR experience or
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of (3) years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or other related DFIR experience or
• Associate's Degree and a minimum of (4) years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or other related DFIR experience or
• High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of (5) years of Digital Forensics, Incident Response, or other related DFIR experience or
  
  

Relevant Work Experience

• Previous Digital Forensics/Incident Response experience required.
• Proficient in using known commercial and/or open source, incident response and forensic software.
• Understanding of industry standard policies, processes, and procedures
• Understanding of chain of custody
• Previous experience creating timelines and completing a root cause analysis.
• Proficiency in collecting, analyzing the evidence collected and creating reports based on the findings to different stakeholders: (Technical, Executive, etc.)
• Knowledge of current and evolving cyber threat landscape.
• Understanding of OT systems, protocols, and industrial control systems (ICS)
• Ability to remain agile and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized and detail oriented.
• Demonstrated analytical and impact analysis skills.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong ethical standards and commitment to maintain confidentiality
  
  

Skills and Abilities

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Demonstrated written communication skills
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, etc.
  
  

Licenses and Certifications

• Driver's License Required
• Other: Relevant DFIR certifications such as GCIH, GCIA, GCFE, EnCE, GREM, CFCE or similar.
  
  

Additional Physical Demands

• Must be able to respond to Company emergencies by performing a System Emergency Assignment to restore service to our customers.
• Must be able and willing to travel within Company service territory, as needed.
• Must be available 24/7, on call, and/or participate in off-hour emergency response activities as required.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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