Digital Forensic Examiner and Incident Responder (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Principal Digital Investigator (Cybersecurity): Assessing, analyzing, and responding to serious information security events and incidents in a global company with an accent on digital forensics, evidence collection, and incident investigation. Focus on performing forensics on network, host, and memory artifacts and conducting proactive threat hunts.

Location: Onsite in Irvine, CA, United States. Must be based in the U.S. and be able to pass a criminal background check and drug test.

Salary: $133,400.00 - $226,800.00 per year

Company

hirify.global is a leading technology company driving the world's technology and shaping the future within the global information technology ecosystem.

What you will do

• Perform forensics on network, host, memory, and other artifacts to extract IOCs (Indicators of Compromise) and TTP (Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures).
• Investigate incidents leveraging forensics tools including Encase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, SIFT, and SIEM to determine source of compromises and malicious activity.
• Collect, analyze, assess, and disseminate information about cyber threats and potential attacks.
• Conduct human-driven, proactive, and iterative hunts through enterprise networks, endpoints, or datasets to detect malicious activities.
• Participate with the Security Incident Response Team (SIRT) in responding to active and time-sensitive threats.
• Maintain proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation, potentially testifying in legal proceedings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Science, Math, or Cyber Security related field.
• Minimum 8-10 years of functional experience, including 5+ years directly in incident response and digital forensics.
• 3+ years of strong hands-on experience in digital forensics examinations and/or investigations using EnCase or AXIOM tools (preference for MacOS examinations).
• 3+ years of experience in law enforcement investigations (fraud, counterintelligence, high-tech crimes) and interviewing after taking a Reid Technique class.
• Advanced knowledge in security engineering, system and network security, authentication and security protocols, cryptography, and application security.
• Deep understanding of internals and constructs of modern operating systems (Windows/MacOS/Linux/Unix) and experience with various forensic tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits, paid time off, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits.
• Eligible for additional rewards including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives, and long-term incentives based on position level and individual performance.
• Join a globally distributed team that makes technology happen in surprising ways.

Hiring process

• Provide three current work references.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a drug test and a proficiency exam related to the role.