Senior Incident Response Forensics Analyst (all genders)

Arctic Wolf; United States; Remote; USD 94,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity for all employees

28 days annual leave

Pension plan

Job summary

Arctic Wolf is seeking a Senior Incident Response Forensics Analyst (all genders) to join our DFIR team in the UK, working remotely. The Senior Forensic Analyst will conduct investigations of intrusions and email compromises, perform host, network, and cloud forensics, and mentor junior analysts while coordinating with clients and internal teams.

You'll work on complex cases, stay current with threat trends, and help drive best practices in incident response within a leading security operations

Qualifications

• Three or more years professional experience with digital forensics and incident response.
• Ability to respond to inquiries and work beyond normal business hours.
• Advanced knowledge of host-based forensic, network analysis, and data breach response.
• Advanced knowledge of current attack vectors and trends in cybersecurity.
• Ability to identify indicators of compromise from newly released exploits.
• Experience with IR and forensic tools such as Magnet Axiom, EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and other open-source tools.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations for adversaries targeting organizations.
• Perform host, network, and cloud forensics across Windows, Linux, and Mac environments.
• Lead forensic acquisitions and analysis in Azure, AWS, and GCP environments.
• Contain and eradicate threat actors from client networks during live incidents.
• Provide tactical and strategic recommendations based on findings.
• Mentor junior analysts and share knowledge across the DFIR team.
• Communicate findings clearly to clients and legal teams.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Threat analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security

Tools

Magnet Axiom

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

SIFT

EDR tools

SIEM tools

Azure

AWS

GCP

Job description

#RunwiththePack

At Arctic Wolf, we’re on a mission to end cyber risk.

We are a global leader in security operations, helping organizations stay resilient against evolving cyber threats through industry-leading security operations, threat intelligence, and a people-first approach to cybersecurity.

More than 3,000 Pack members across the world work together every day to protect our customers and empower security teams with new levels of speed, accuracy, and intelligence at scale. What sets us apart is our relentless focus on our customers, innovation at scale, and a collaborative culture where talented people can do meaningful work that truly makes a difference.

We’re constantly looking for talented people to join the Pack and help us take our performance to the next level.

About the Position:

Senior Incident Response Forensics Analyst (all genders)

Remote, UK

At Arctic Wolf, we’re not just navigating the cybersecurity landscape - we’re redefining it. Our global team of dedicated Pack members is driving innovation and setting new industry standards every day. Our impact speaks for itself: we’ve earned recognition on the Forbes Cloud 100, CNBC Disruptor 50, Fortune Future 50, and Fortune Cyber 60 lists, and we recently took home the 2024 CRN Products of the Year award. We’re proud to be named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Managed Detection and Response Services and earning a Customers’ Choice distinction from Gartner Peer Insights. Our Aurora Platform also received CRN’s Products of the Year award in the inaugural Security Operations Platform category. Join a company that’s not only leading, but also shaping, the future of security operations.

Our mission is simple: End Cyber Risk. We’re looking for a Manager, Incident Reponse to be part of making this happen, based in the UK.

About the Role

The Senior Incident ResponseForensic Analystisa highly technicalmember ofDigital Forensics and Incident Response (“DFIR”) team.The Senior Forensic Analyst isresponsible for conducting forensic investigationsof traditional networkintrusionsin Active Directory environments along with Business Email Compromises (“BEC”).The Senior Analyst assists withtechnical initiatives that further the business while taking opportunities tomentor junior analysts.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

Technical Competencies

• Conductforensicinvestigations for organizations that have suffered an attack from targeted threats, such as Advanced Persistent Threats, Organized Crime, and politically motivated groups, or from commodity threats such as ransomware groups.
• Perform host forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS based systems.
• Perform network analysis using a variety of tools and log sources to include firewall logs, NetFlow, and logs generated from a variety of network intrusions detection/prevention tools.
• Assist with/conducttheforensic acquisition and analysis from Azure, Amazon Web Services (“AWS”), and Google Cloud Platform (“GCP”) environments.
• Leverage applicable tooling to contain and eradicate a threat actor’s presence from a client’s network when responding to live intrusion events.
• Understand the capabilities of malicious binaries and scripts throughbasicstatic and dynamic analysis efforts.
• Make tactical recommendations for compromised client organizations.

Communication and Client Management

• Communicate both executive and detailed level findings in verbal and written form; Present technical findings in a manner that assists external legal counsel in understanding potential regulatory implications.
• Communicate all items relevant to theforensic investigation, in a manner that deescalates situations and presents a coherent strategy moving forward.
• Scope new casesand lead update callswhen needed.

Leadership and Initiatives

• Stays current with developments within the DFIR field; Integrates new developments into current processes and procedures where necessary
• Partner with internal teams to publish blogs regarding threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (“TTP), vulnerabilities,
• Mentor junior analysts on technicaland soft skills

General

• Participate in weekday escalation and weekend/holiday on call schedules.
• Conduct audits and peer review of incident reports.
• Fosters information sharing and collaboration.

Key Skills

• Analysis of disparate forensic artifacts
• Ability to draw sound conclusions despite gaps or ambiguity with evidence
• Written and verbal communication
• Team mentorship and knowledge sharing

Minimum Qualifications

• Three or more years professional experience with digital forensics and incident response or other similar cybersecurity roles
• Ability to respond to inquiries and work beyond normal business hours, as needed
• Advanced knowledge ofhost-based forensic, network analysis, and data breach response
• Advanced knowledge of current attack vectors and trends in cybersecurity
• Ability to identify indicators of compromise (“IOC”) from newly released exploits that have little to no community documentation
• Experience with IR and forensic tools, such as Magnet Axiom, Encase, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, and other open-source forensic tools
• Experience with commercial Endpoint Detection and Response (“EDR”), network monitoring, and Security Informationand Event Management (“SIEM”) tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or other related field
• Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, ACE,EnCE, or similar training and certification
• Prior consulting experience
• Prior experience presenting at industry conferences and events
• Prior experience developing scripts and tools to analyze data
• Prior experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering

About Arctic Wolf

At Arctic Wolf, we foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment that thrives on diversity of thought, background, and culture. This is reflected in our multiple awards, including Top Workplace USA (2021-2024), Best Places to Work – USA (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – Canada (2021-2024), Great Place to Work – UK (2025), and Kununu Top Company – Germany (2025). Our commitment to bold growth and shaping the future of security operations is matched by our dedication to customer satisfaction, with over 7,000 customers worldwide and more than 2,000 channel partners globally. As we continue to expand globally and enhance our technology, Arctic Wolf remains the most trusted name in the industry.

Our Values

Arctic Wolf recognises that success comes from delighting our customers, so we work together to ensure that happens every day. We believe in diversity and inclusion, and truly value the unique qualities and unique perspectives all employees bring to the organization. And we appreciate that—by protecting people’s and organisations’ sensitive data and seeking to end cyber risk— we get to work in an industry that is fundamental to the greater good.We celebrate unique perspectives by creating a platform for all voices to be heard through our Pack Unity program. We encourage all employees to join or create a new alliance. See more about our Pack Unity here. We also believe and practice corporate responsibility, and have recently joined the Pledge 1% Movement, ensuring that we continue to give back to our community. We know that through our mission to End Cyber Risk we will continue to engage and give back to our communities.

All wolves receive compelling compensation and benefits packages, including:

• Equity for all employees
• 28 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays and paid volunteering days off
• Pension plan employer match
• Training and career development programs
• Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health service
• Comprehensive private benefits plan including medical insurance, virtual GP, optical and dental cashback, life insurance (4x basic salary) and group income protection.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave

Arctic Wolf is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. Arctic Wolf is committed to fostering a welcoming, accessible, respectful, and inclusive environment ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. As such, we strive to make our entireemployeeexperience as accessible as possible and provideaccommodationsas required for candidates and employees with disabilities and/or other specific needs where possible. Please let us know if you require any accommodations by emailing [e-mail].

Security Requirements

• Conducts duties and responsibilities in accordance with AWN’s Information Security policies, standards, processes and controls to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of AWN business information (in accordance with our employee handbook and corporate policies).
• Background checks are required for this position.
• This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). Please note that, if applicable, an offer for employment will be conditioned on authorisation to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations.

**Security Requirements**

At Arctic Wolf, protecting our people, customers, and data is fundamental to how we operate. All employees are expected to uphold our commitment to security, privacy, and compliance by following internal information security policies, standards, and controls designed to safeguard the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of business, customer, employee, and other confidential information and to support compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.

Depending on the role and where permitted by applicable law, employment may be subject to background verification and additional regulatory, security, or compliance requirements, including obligations related to data protection and export control laws, and authorization requirements where applicable.