Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled IT Forensics Specialist to join our team and lead digital investigations and forensic analysis efforts. As an IT Forensics Specialist, you will play a critical role in detecting, analyzing, and responding to cyber incidents, security breaches, and data breaches. Your expertise in forensic tools and methodologies will be essential in preserving digital evidence, conducting thorough investigations, and providing actionable insights to mitigate future risks.
Roles And Responsibilities
- Conduct digital forensic investigations in response to cybersecurity incidents, data breaches, and other security-related incidents.
- Utilize forensic tools and techniques to collect, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence from various sources including computers, servers, mobile devices, and network logs.
- Perform data recovery and analysis to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) and determine the extent and impact of security incidents.
- Document forensic findings, methodologies, and chain of custody procedures to maintain the integrity and admissibility of evidence.
- Collaborate with incident response teams, legal counsel, and law enforcement agencies as necessary during investigations.
- Develop and maintain forensic investigation procedures, protocols, and best practices to enhance incident response capabilities.
- Stay informed about emerging threats, attack vectors, and forensic trends to proactively improve investigative techniques and methodologies.
- Provide expert testimony and reports for legal proceedings, regulatory inquiries, and internal investigations as required.
- Conduct forensic analysis of malware, phishing attempts, and other cyber threats to identify tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) used by threat actors.
- Assist in developing and implementing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and controls based on forensic findings and lessons learned from investigations.
Skills And Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, Digital Forensics, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.
- Proven experience as an IT Forensics Specialist, Digital Forensic Analyst, or similar role with hands-on experience in digital investigations and incident response.
- Strong knowledge of forensic tools and methodologies such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways Forensics, Volatility, and open-source tools.
- Familiarity with forensic principles related to file systems, memory analysis, network forensics, and malware analysis.
- Experience with cybersecurity incident response procedures, including evidence handling, chain of custody, and legal requirements.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements and compliance standards related to digital evidence and forensic investigations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex data sets and identify patterns and anomalies.
- Effective communication skills with the ability to present technical information to non-technical stakeholders and provide expert testimony.
- Relevant certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), or equivalent certifications are desirable.
Compensation
- The salary for this position will be competitive and commensurate with experience and skills.
- Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and professional development opportunities.
Company Culture
- We promote a collaborative and inclusive work environment where integrity, professionalism, and innovation are valued.
- Our culture emphasizes continuous learning, growth, and a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of digital forensics and cybersecurity.
Application Process
- Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience as an IT Forensics Specialist.
- Selected candidates will undergo interviews and may be asked to demonstrate their technical expertise through practical exercises or case studies.
- We look forward to welcoming a skilled IT Forensics Specialist who can contribute to our organization’s cybersecurity resilience and incident response capabilities effectively!
