Digital Forensics and Incident Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Digital Forensics and Incident Analyst (Cybersecurity): Investigating computer security incidents and analyzing digital evidence to mitigate system and network vulnerabilities with an accent on high-level forensic analysis and malware reverse-engineering. Focus on maintaining chain of custody, performing deep-dive file system analysis, and delivering technical findings to legal and oversight authorities.

Location: Hybrid (Washington, D.C.). Must have U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.

Company

hirify.global is a cybersecurity firm specializing in threat analysis, investigations, and compliance for federal and highly regulated environments.

What you will do

• Analyze log files and evidence to identify network intrusion perpetrators and discover new intrusion data via dynamic analysis.
• Perform file signature and forensic analysis across NTFS, FAT, and EXT implementations.
• Conduct malware analysis and identify obfuscation techniques to ascertain adversary TTPs.
• Manage the full evidence lifecycle, ensuring rigorous chain-of-custody and preservation of evidence integrity.
• Deliver written technical analysis reports to legal, oversight, and investigative authorities.
• Support the evaluation and piloting of forensic applications and updates to case management systems.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship and an active Top Secret (TS) security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years of hands-on DFIR experience, preferably in federal or regulated environments.
• Required certifications: CFIA and CFIH.
• Expertise with forensic tools: EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, X-Ways, Volatility, Wireshark, YARA, and Ghidra/IDA Pro.
• Strong knowledge of Windows/Unix/Linux internals, NICE Framework, NIST, and MITRE ATT&CK.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on the "Six H's": Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
• Positive and connected environment where collaboration and collective success are celebrated.
• Commitment to innovation and continuous improvement to meet unprecedented challenges.
• Ethical conduct and transparent communication within complex domains.