Remote DFIR Analyst: Forensics & Incident Response

Frsecure Llc; Lexington (KY); Remote; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedules

Remote or hybrid work

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

FRSecure, LLC is seeking a DFIR Analyst to provide high-quality incident response investigations for clients across varying security maturities. The role combines proactive project work, like tabletop exercises and plan coaching, with hands-on triage and case work in fast-paced environments.

The position supports a full-time remote arrangement in multiple US states, with standard hours 8:00am–5:00pm and on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of information security experience.
• 3–5 years of experience with Active Directory, Systems Administration, Exchange Administration, M365 and/or other cloud environments.
• 3–5 years of experience in presenting information security concepts.
• GCIH, GCFA, ECIH certifications preferred.
• Prior experience in threat hunting and/or incident handling.
• Prior experience in management of EDR and/or SIEM technologies.
• Experience with firewalls and network devices best practices and logging.
• Solid understanding of computer systems administration in large environments.
• Demonstrated analytical skills to interpret data, identify trends, and ensure accuracy in all deliverables.
• Ability to clearly convey complex information to diverse audiences and actively listen to understand needs and provide effective solutions.
• Proven customer service skills with a customer-focused mindset, including the ability to build relationships, resolve issues effectively, and deliver a positive, responsive client experience.
• Ability to communicate highly technical topics to non-technical people effectively.
• Ability to handle and work with large amounts of data.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suite products.

Responsibilities

• Performing a forensic review of client systems for artifacts and indicators of compromise (IOCs).
• Conducting triage, threat-hunting, and case management for incident response clients.
• Documenting detailed evidence, findings, and create a report output.
• Meeting with clients during the planning, information sharing, and technical support stages.
• Creating and delivering proactive projects to clients including tabletop exercises, plan coaching, assessments.
• Conducting regular calls with clients to consult on incident response programs.
• Continue education by researching and investigating developments in cyber forensics/attack methodologies; increase existing skillset.
• Attending and participating in regular internal meetings.
• Participating in on-call rotation, providing timely and effective support to clients, ensuring adherence to SLAs.
• Performing periodic after-hours and weekends on-call work.

Skills

Information security

Threat hunting

Incident response

Client communication

Analytical skills

Education

GCIH

GCFA

ECIH

Tools

EDR

SIEM

Firewalls

Job description

FRSecure, LLC is seeking a DFIR Analyst to provide high-quality incident response investigations for clients across varying security maturities. The role combines proactive project work, like tabletop exercises and plan coaching, with hands-on triage and case work in fast-paced environments.

The position supports a full-time remote arrangement in multiple US states, with standard hours 8:00am–5:00pm and on-call responsibilities.