Digital Forensic Incident Response Specialist

1 month ago


Washington, United States HRUCKUS Full time
Job Title: Digital Forensic Incident Response

We are seeking a highly skilled Digital Forensic Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst to join our team at HRUCKUS. As a DFIR Analyst, you will play a critical role in preventing the escalation of severe security threats and providing reports to the security team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Monitor network activity, document and report on information security issues and emerging trends
  • Provide threat and vulnerability analysis
  • Monitor endpoint protection/detection for anomalies using designated escalation paths for remediation
  • Review and monitor Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) log data for unauthorized access and initiate investigations if necessary
  • Perform malware threat hunting using industry-leading products and applications
  • Participate in developing security strategies
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • An Active Top Secret Clearance with eligibility to obtain SCI and pass CI Poly
  • 5+ years of experience with crisis management, incident response, strategic communications, or risk management
  • 5+ years of experience in supporting the facilitation of training or briefing sessions
  • Adept knowledge of cybersecurity and incident response principles, crisis management, and emergency management principles
  • Ability to leverage available learning resources, both internal and external
  • Experience with advanced Microsoft Office products
  • Ability to work within a highly collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environment
  • Possession of excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Possession of excellent interpersonal skills, including client management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Splunk Search Processing Language (SPL)
  • Microsoft Defender for Endpoint (MDE)
  • Microsoft Azure Sentinel
  • Kusto Query Language (KQL)
  • Linux Bash
  • PowerShell/CMD
  • Networking - intermediate level knowledge of computer networking
  • Type 2 Hypervisor software such as VMware Workstation Pro, VirtualBox, Hyper-V
  • Comfortable using various distributions of Linux
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary for well-qualified applicants
  • 401(k) plan
  • Annual performance bonus
  • Certification and advanced degree attainment bonuses
  • Student Loan / Tuition reimbursement
  • Health Care Insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • Up to four weeks of paid vacation
  • 11 Federal Holidays and 3 Floating Holidays
  • Team bonding events

Location: Washington, DC. This is a 100% onsite role.



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