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Cyber Digital Forensics Lab Specialist

Cybereason

Job Description

Posted on: 
September 17, 2024

Summary and company overview

About the Company

Cybereason is on a mission to reverse the adversary advantage by empowering defenders with ingenuity and technology to end cyber attacks. Talking of technology, we posted the best results in the history of MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations and were named a leader in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms by Gartner Inc.

Cybereason is the champion of today's cyber defenders, providing operation-centric attack protection. Our defence platform moves beyond endless alerting to instead recognise, expose, and end malicious operations before they take hold.

At Cybereason, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity. Imagine working in a dynamic, innovative environment where your ideas are not just heard but celebrated. Here, you'll collaborate with a team of the industry's brightest minds, tackling sophisticated cyber threats and developing cutting-edge solutions. Our mission is clear: to empower defenders and protect organizations from the most advanced cyber attacks. With access to state-of-the-art technology and continuous learning opportunities, you'll grow your skills and career while making a real impact. Join us at Cybereason, where your contributions will shape the future of cybersecurity and safeguard the digital world.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Digital Forensics Lab Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the digital forensics lab, conducting forensic investigations, and ensuring the integrity and security of digital evidence. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

  • Forensic Investigations:
  • Conduct thorough digital forensic investigations on various devices, including computers, mobile devices, and network systems.
  • Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Utilize advanced forensic tools and techniques to uncover evidence and reconstruct events.
  • Lab Management:
  • Manage the day-to-day operations of the digital forensics lab, ensuring all equipment and tools are maintained and functional.
  • Develop and implement lab policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and security of digital evidence.
  • Maintain an inventory of forensic tools, software, and hardware, and ensure they are up-to-date and properly licensed.
  • Incident Response:
  • Collaborate with the incident response team to provide forensic support during cybersecurity incidents.
  • Analyze and investigate security breaches to determine the root cause and impact.
  • Prepare detailed reports on findings and provide recommendations for remediation.
  • Evidence Handling:
  • Ensure proper chain of custody for all digital evidence collected.
  • Document all forensic activities, including the collection, preservation, and analysis of evidence.
  • Prepare and present evidence in a clear and concise manner for legal and regulatory proceedings.
  • Training and Development:
  • Provide training and guidance to junior forensic analysts and other team members on forensic tools and techniques.
  • Stay current with emerging trends and technologies in digital forensics and cybersecurity.
  • Collaboration and Communication:
  • Work closely with other departments, including IT, legal, and compliance, to support forensic investigations and incident response.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to provide updates on forensic activities and findings.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in digital forensics, preferably in a lab environment.
  • Strong knowledge of forensic tools and software, including EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, or similar platforms.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles and best practices.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple forensic investigations simultaneously.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Certification in digital forensics (e.g., GCFA, CCE, EnCE).
  • Experience with network forensics and malware analysis.
  • Knowledge of data privacy regulations and their impact on digital forensics.

Additional commentary

Compensation

Base pay: $150,000 - $225,000

The salary range listed here has been provided to comply with local regulations and represents a potential base salary range for this role. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range above or below, depending on experience and location. We look at compensation for each individual and base our offer on your unique qualifications, experience, and expected contributions. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation in addition to base salary, such as variable bonus and/or stock bonus.

More About Cybereason:

Our culture and how we operate reflects in our shared values. Our #Defenders are individuals with diverse skill sets and backgrounds who are driven to innovate and scale with our growing organization. We are a team that strives to learn from each other, solve challenging problems, and work collaboratively toward our goal of reversing the adversary advantage.

Core Values:

  • Win As One: The power of an individual is less than the power of a team.
  • Ever Evolving: Change keeps us at the forefront, so we encourage it.
  • Daring: To achieve the impossible, we must dare to be different.
  • Obsessed with Customers: We believe gaining our customers' trust is the most important part of what we do.
  • Never Give Up: We are tenacious and resilient, and we never stop.
  • UbU: We believe people can only unlock their full potential when they work somewhere that accepts who they are.

If these values resonate with you and our vision excites you, join us today and help us end cyber attacks from the endpoint to everywhere! #Defenders

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Cybereason we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace (#uBu), so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Summary and company overview

About the Company

Cybereason is on a mission to reverse the adversary advantage by empowering defenders with ingenuity and technology to end cyber attacks. Talking of technology, we posted the best results in the history of MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations and were named a leader in the 2023 Magic Quadrant for Endpoint Protection Platforms by Gartner Inc.

Cybereason is the champion of today's cyber defenders, providing operation-centric attack protection. Our defence platform moves beyond endless alerting to instead recognise, expose, and end malicious operations before they take hold.

At Cybereason, you'll be at the forefront of revolutionizing cybersecurity. Imagine working in a dynamic, innovative environment where your ideas are not just heard but celebrated. Here, you'll collaborate with a team of the industry's brightest minds, tackling sophisticated cyber threats and developing cutting-edge solutions. Our mission is clear: to empower defenders and protect organizations from the most advanced cyber attacks. With access to state-of-the-art technology and continuous learning opportunities, you'll grow your skills and career while making a real impact. Join us at Cybereason, where your contributions will shape the future of cybersecurity and safeguard the digital world.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Cyber Digital Forensics Lab Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing the digital forensics lab, conducting forensic investigations, and ensuring the integrity and security of digital evidence. This role requires deep technical expertise, strong analytical skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

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