Senior Cyber Forensic Investigator, Hybrid
Senior Cyber Forensic Investigator, Hybrid
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Job Description
Overview
We are looking for a Senior Cyber Forensic Investigator to join our Cyber Fusion Centre. Our Cyber Fusion Center (CFC) uses the latest technology and trained security experts to detect and investigate security attacks and insider risks critical role leads complex investigations into cyber incidents data breaches insider threats and other digital security events. You will bring expertise in digital forensics incident response and threat intelligence to protect Experians digital assets and ensure compliance with global regulatory standards.
You will report to the Senior Director of Cyber Forensics and Cyber Threat Hunting and offers the opportunity to work with a global team of elite cybersecurity professionals.
Responsibilities
- You must reside within commuting distance to our Allen Texas Office. Occasional on-site presence is required to manage the forensic lab receive and process physical evidence and conduct high-priority investigations.
- Independently conduct detailed forensic investigations into cyber incidents data breaches malware infections unauthorized access insider threats fraud and abuse and employee misconduct.
- Analyze digital evidence from sources such as cloud platforms networks servers endpoints and mobile devices.
- Interpret device and application logs from a variety of sources (e.g. firewalls proxies web servers system logs Splunk packet captures) to identify anomalies or evidence of compromise.
- Prepare comprehensive investigative reports including findings conclusions and recommendations for remediation and future prevention.
- Present findings to technical and non-technical team members including legal and executive leadership.
- Ensure all forensic activities adhere with legal and regulatory requirements including chain of custody and data protection laws.
- Provide training and mentorship to other forensic investigators and collaborate with cybersecurity teams
- Support real-time incident response efforts and participate in on-call rotations
- Manage the Digital Forensics Lab environment including tools evidence handling and process integrity.
- Enhance forensic capabilities by building tools scripts and methodologies.
- Travel domestically and internationally occasionally for meetings training sessions and on-site investigations.
- #LI-Remote
Qualifications :
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Computer Science Cybersecurity Information Technology or a related field. Equivalent professional experience (typically 8 years in digital forensics or incident response)
- 57 years in digital forensics incident response or a related cybersecurity discipline.
- In-depth understanding of network intrusion methods and cyber attack TTPs
- Hands-on experience conducting forensics and incident response in cloud environments (e.g. AWS Google Cloud Microsoft Azure) and across multiple operating systems including Windows Linux and macOS.
- Experience using Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR/XDR) tools for threat hunting log analysis and investigative support.
- Proficiency in the MITRE ATT & CK Framework with experience applying these to digital forensics investigations.
- Experience with digital forensics tools (e.g. Axiom Autopsy Volatility EnCase FTK Cellebrite) and decryption and data recovery tools.
- Familiarity with SIEM and SOAR platforms (e.g. Splunk Chronicle Sentinel) for log correlation and automated response.
- One or more certifications such as GCFA GCFE EnCE or equivalent
- Expertise in cyber threats attack vectors and advanced mitigation strategies and guiding strategic response efforts.
- Proficiency with forensic tools (e.g. EnCase Magnet AXIOM X-Ways SANS SIFT) including both commercial and open-source solutions.
- Expertise in forensic techniques such as memory forensics network forensics malware analysis and timeline reconstruction.
- Scripting and programming capabilities in languages such as PowerShell Bash Python Ruby or Java to automate forensic tasks and develop custom analysis tools.
- Knowledge of legal regulatory and evidentiary standards related to digital forensics and incident response
Additional Information :
Benefits/Perks
- Great compensation package and bonus plan
- Core benefits including medical dental vision and matching 401K
- Flexible work environment ability to work remote hybrid or in-office
- Flexible time off including volunteer time off vacation sick and 12-paid holidays
- Explore all our exciting benefits here: uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experians culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI work/life balance development authenticity collaboration wellness reward & recognition volunteering... the list goes on. Experians people first approach is award-winning; Worlds Best Workplaces 2024 (Fortune Top 25) Great Place To Work in 24 countries and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.
Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experians DNA and practices and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work irrespective of their gender ethnicity religion colour sexuality physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know at the earliest opportunity.
Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Remote
