Apex Systems
Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Cyber Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst for a large financial client. This is a full-time, direct hire position that will require candidates to sit fully onsite in either Atlanta, GA or Zebulon, NC (Raleigh area). Candidates are required to work a Tuesday - Saturday shift schedule.
Cyber Digital Forensic & Incident Response Analyst
Salary Range:
$130,000 - $160,000 (plus potential bonus structure) Full time, direct hire position 100% Onsite, Tuesday - Saturday Role Responsibilities:
The Cyber DFIR (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) Engineer on the advanced 24/7 Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is responsible for effectively responding to cyber incidents within any technology environment leveraging digital evidence and forensic analysis techniques. As DFIR professionals, individuals in this role demonstrate proficiency in log, code, cloud, identity, network, endpoint, memory, malware, and root cause analysis. The position will directly perform, facilitate, or consult on the entire cyber incident response. Cyber DFIR Engineers must be able to operate and provide technical direction in structured and unstructured situations. This role will routinely setup and lead incident response calls and collaborate across various IT/Cyber functions. This role is office-centric (on-site) in Atlanta, GA or Zebulon, NC with on-call responsibilities. 1st Shift - Tuesday to Saturday (5 days, 8 hour shifts) Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field of relevant education, certification, or related training. Five years or more of experience in Cybersecurity or related work Knowledge of one or more cloud platforms and cloud security Knowledge of general information technology (IT) and cybersecurity Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge of network traffic analysis and packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump). Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows/Unix ports and services. Knowledge of modern identity and access management concepts Knowledge of phishing tactics and techniques Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks). Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions. Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies. Knowledge of countermeasures to address a variety of threats Knowledge around leveraging automation, ML, and/or AI Knowledge of advanced threat hunting techniques Knowledge of types of digital forensics data and how to recognize them. Knowledge of types and collection of persistent data. Knowledge of file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]). Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find those system files. Knowledge of processes for seizing and preserving digital evidence. Plus/Nice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences: Experience working in cloud environments, namely Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc.) Industry certifications in cyber security, such as: Security+, CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Certification (GREM), etc. Experience in Cyber Breach Response, Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), IT/Cyber Engineering, or Intelligence Community (IC) Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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$130,000 - $160,000 (plus potential bonus structure) Full time, direct hire position 100% Onsite, Tuesday - Saturday Role Responsibilities:
The Cyber DFIR (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) Engineer on the advanced 24/7 Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is responsible for effectively responding to cyber incidents within any technology environment leveraging digital evidence and forensic analysis techniques. As DFIR professionals, individuals in this role demonstrate proficiency in log, code, cloud, identity, network, endpoint, memory, malware, and root cause analysis. The position will directly perform, facilitate, or consult on the entire cyber incident response. Cyber DFIR Engineers must be able to operate and provide technical direction in structured and unstructured situations. This role will routinely setup and lead incident response calls and collaborate across various IT/Cyber functions. This role is office-centric (on-site) in Atlanta, GA or Zebulon, NC with on-call responsibilities. 1st Shift - Tuesday to Saturday (5 days, 8 hour shifts) Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field of relevant education, certification, or related training. Five years or more of experience in Cybersecurity or related work Knowledge of one or more cloud platforms and cloud security Knowledge of general information technology (IT) and cybersecurity Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge of network traffic analysis and packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump). Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows/Unix ports and services. Knowledge of modern identity and access management concepts Knowledge of phishing tactics and techniques Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks). Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions. Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies. Knowledge of countermeasures to address a variety of threats Knowledge around leveraging automation, ML, and/or AI Knowledge of advanced threat hunting techniques Knowledge of types of digital forensics data and how to recognize them. Knowledge of types and collection of persistent data. Knowledge of file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]). Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find those system files. Knowledge of processes for seizing and preserving digital evidence. Plus/Nice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences: Experience working in cloud environments, namely Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS. Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc.) Industry certifications in cyber security, such as: Security+, CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Certification (GREM), etc. Experience in Cyber Breach Response, Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), IT/Cyber Engineering, or Intelligence Community (IC) Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.
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