Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst-IBM CISO

Forensic Focus; Austin, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks a Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst to join our team supporting IBM CISO initiatives in Austin, TX. You will conduct end-to-end investigations across endpoints, networks and cloud environments, delivering defensible reports for technical and executive audiences.

The ideal candidate has expert digital forensics experience with EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, X-Ways or Axiom, strong EDR/SIEM skills, and proficiency in Python or PowerShell. onsite role with a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Strong digital forensics expertise with hands-on experience using EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, X-Ways and Axiom.
• Proficient with EDR platforms such as CrowdStrike and Microsoft Defender, plus SIEM correlation.
• Scripting ability in Python or PowerShell is advantageous; exposure to memory forensics.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end forensic investigations across endpoint, network, and cloud environments.
• Triage security incidents, reconstruct attack timelines and identify root cause.
• Produce defensible reports for technical and executive audiences.

Skills

Digital forensics

IR experience

Communication with stakeholders

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Autopsy

X-Ways

Axiom

CrowdStrike

Microsoft Defender

SIEM

Python

PowerShell

Memory forensics

Job description

# Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst-IBM CISO*IBM***Austin, TX**Onsite · Mid · Full-time · $98,000.00/yr - $182,000.00/yr### The RoleThe analyst conducts end-to-end forensic investigations across endpoint, network, and cloud environments, collecting and preserving digital evidence in line with chain-of-custody standards. Day-to-day work includes triaging security incidents, reconstructing attack timelines, identifying root cause, and producing defensible reports for both technical and executive audiences.### Skills & ExperienceStrong digital forensics expertise is essential, with hands-on experience using tools such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, X-Ways, or Axiom. Candidates should be proficient with EDR platforms like CrowdStrike or Microsoft Defender, SIEM correlation, and attacker TTPs. Scripting ability in Python or PowerShell is advantageous, as is exposure to memory forensics.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced forensic analyst or IR professional comfortable operating under pressure in a large enterprise environment. Those with a background spanning SOC, DFIR, and threat analysis — who can communicate complex technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders — will thrive in this position.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