Senior Analyst, Forensics

Arete Event Staffing Firm; Texas; On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental benefits

Life/Disability Insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Arete Incident Response in Texas seeks a seasoned Forensic Analyst to lead investigations into ransomware and compromises, analyzing OS artifacts across Windows, Linux, Mac, and memory. You will work with tiger team analysts and the SOC to identify IOCs and TTPs and craft a clear narrative timeline.

You will develop attack maps using MITRE ATT&CK and the Cyber Kill Chain, review and draft reports, and deliver findings to counsel and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field.
• 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience (or 3+ with Master’s)
• Certifications: Security+, Network+, SANS GCED, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, CHFI, EnCe (two or more)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Experience communicating findings to non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic analysis on ransomware/compromise engagements.
• Analyze Windows/Linux/Mac artifacts and memory dumps.
• Review logs from Windows Event Logs, NSM, firewall, VPN, etc.
• Leverage EDR data to identify IOCs and TTPs.
• Draft clear forensic findings and narrative timelines.
• Develop attack maps using MITRE ATT&CK and Cyber Kill Chain.
• Review and draft incident reports and appendices.
• Deliver investigations plans and manage timelines across projects.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Memory forensics

Log analysis

Incident response

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field

Master's or Advanced Degree (preferred)

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

SIFT

Splunk

Volatility

Wireshark

TCPDump

Job description

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIESLeads the Forensics analysis to support the Forensic lead, on engagements for Ransomware/compromise investigations.Works with the tiger team analysts to perform Forensic analysis of artifacts, including (but not limited to) the analysis of operating system artifacts and the recovery of deleted items from multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac, and RAM/memory forensicsAnalyzes network and operating system log files including Windows Event logs, Unified Audit Logs, Firewall logs, VPN logs, etc.Works with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to leverage data from alerts provided by existing and deployed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) or Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for variants related to caseInternally prepares Forensics findings and updates in a clear, concise manner through a narrative story outlining the timeline of events - modifies delivery in-line with the call’s audience and technical capabilities.Employs the usage of incident-mapping frameworks while developing the attack map such as MITRE’s ATT&CK and Lockheed Martin’s Cyber Kill Chain to help contextualize IOCsReviews and drafts written incident, investigative updates, reports, and appendices as the explicit direction of counsel and partners based on the findings using the standard report templates. Performs Peer reviews of reports written by team members.Delivers on the Forensic Investigations plan & works with the lead to manage the timeline, delivery, and execution of the forensic analysis across projects.May perform other duties as assigned by management.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGEThorough knowledge of:Windows disk, Unix or Linux disk, and memory forensics.Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis.Experience and understanding of enterprise security controls.Experienced with EnCase, Axiom, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, WireShark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic toolsExperience delivering technical findings to a non-technical audience, preferredExperience leading teams of analysts, preferredProvide findings in a confident, factual manner, preferredKnowledge and experience in handling PII, PHI, sensitive, confidential, and proprietary datasets, preferredExperience with Cyber insurance investigations, preferredAbility to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervisionStrong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve compliance-related issues effectivelyExcellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teamsProficient in Microsoft Suite productsJOB REQUIREMENTSBachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field and 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience or Master's or Advanced Degree and 3+ years related experiencePossess two or more of the following Certifications:Security +, Network+, SANS GCED, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, CHFI, EnCeDISCLAIMERThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter: Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.PHYSICAL DEMANDSNo physical exertion requiredTravel within or outside of the stateLight work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objectsTERMS OF EMPLOYMENTSalary and benefits shall be paid consistent with Arete salary and benefit policy.FLSA OVERTIME CATEGORYJob is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.DECLARATIONThe Arete Incident Response Human Resources Department retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYWe’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.Arete Incident Response is an outstanding (and growing) company with a very dedicated, fun team. We offer competitive salaries, fully paid benefits including Medical/Dental, Life/Disability Insurance, 401(k) and the opportunity to work with some of the latest and greatest in the fast-growing cyber security industry.When you join Arete…You’ll be doing work that matters alongside other talented people, transforming the way people, businesses, and things connect with each other. Of course, we will offer you great pay and benefits, but we’re about more than that. Arete is a place where you can craft your own path to greatness. Whether you think in code, words, pictures or numbers, find your future at Arete, where experience matters.Equal Employment OpportunityWe’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer- and celebrate our employees’ differences, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or Veteran status. Different makes us better.About UsArete Incident Response is an elite team of the world’s leading cybersecurity and digital forensics experts who combat today’s sophisticated cyberattacks. We work tirelessly to provide unparalleled capabilities and solutions throughout the entire cyber incident life cycle. These include incident response readiness assessments and penetration tests as well as post-incident response, remediation, containment, and eradication services.We work in close collaboration with industry leaders and government agencies along with leading cybersecurity technology platforms to deliver an innovative, intelligence-based approach to solving our client’s toughest challenges.If you want to work with the most talented and experienced people in the industry with the desire to be a cyber hunter and industry expert, we want you to be a part of our team.