Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst Mid-Level

Are you an experienced DFIR Analyst ready for your next challenge? Join a mission-driven team dedicated to protecting sensitive networks and information systems. Our client, an industry leader, is seeking a Mid-Level DFIR Analyst with a strong technical foundation and a passion for cybersecurity defense.

Your Impact

• Analyze and triage security events to drive effective incident response.

• Investigate logs from endpoints, firewalls, servers, and EDR tools to identify and contain threats.

• Conduct malware/script analysis and proactively hunt for emerging threats.

• Perform forensic imaging, data duplication, and recovery.

• Analyze network traffic to detect anomalies.

• Support cyber threat intelligence initiatives and post-incident reviews.

• Develop policies, recommend defense solutions, and ensure compliance with digital evidence handling standards.

• Automate processes through scripting and prepare reports, white papers, and technical documentation.

What We re Looking For

• Education/Experience: Bachelor s degree (or equivalent) 3 years in DFIR within a federal agency.

• Clearance: Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility; ability to pass CI Polygraph.

• Technical Skills: Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, Magnet Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite, Kape, Eric Zimmerman Tools.

• Certifications (Preferred): GCIH, GCFA, GCIA, GNFA, GMON, GCFR, GASF, GMOB, GCTD.

• Bonus Skills: Malware analysis, reverse engineering, scripting (Bash, PowerShell, Python, SPL, KQL), AWS cloud incident response.

What You Bring

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to perform under pressure in high-stress incidents.

• Excellent written and verbal communication.

• Collaborative yet independent work style.

• Customer-focused with a sense of urgency.

Why Join Us

• Competitive medical, dental, vision, and wellness benefits.

• Flexible Spending Accounts (healthcare, dependent care, commuting).

• Disability coverage, life & AD&D insurance.

• 401(k) with employer match (after one year).

• Paid Time Off and supportive work environment.

• Growth and continuous learning opportunities.

Working Conditions

• On-site at client s facility.

• Standard office hours with rotation-based 24/7 coverage.

• Reports to: Lead Senior DFIR Analyst.

? If you re ready to make an impact in the cybersecurity sphere and grow your expertise with a forward-thinking team, we want to hear from you. Apply today!