Cyber DFIR Engineer

Job#: 2067979

Job Description:

Apex Systems is seeking an experienced Cyber Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst for a large financial client. This is a full-time, direct hire position that will require candidates to sit fully onsite in either Atlanta, GA or Zebulon, NC (Raleigh area). Candidates are required to work a Tuesday - Saturday shift schedule. Further details regarding the position are below.

Cyber Digital Forensic & Incident Response Analyst

Salary Range: $130,000 - $160,000 (plus potential bonus structure)

Full time, direct hire position

100% Onsite, Tuesday - Saturday

Role Responsibilities:

The Cyber DFIR (Digital Forensics & Incident Response) Engineer on the advanced 24/7 Cyber Incident Response Team (CIRT) is responsible for effectively responding to cyber incidents within any technology environment leveraging digital evidence and forensic analysis techniques.

As DFIR professionals, individuals in this role demonstrate proficiency in log, code, cloud, identity, network, endpoint, memory, malware, and root cause analysis. The position will directly perform, facilitate, or consult on the entire cyber incident response.

Cyber DFIR Engineers must be able to operate and provide technical direction in structured and unstructured situations. This role will routinely setup and lead incident response calls and collaborate across various IT/Cyber functions.

This role is office-centric (on-site) in Atlanta, GA or Zebulon, NC with on-call responsibilities.

1st Shift - Tuesday to Saturday (5 days, 8 hour shifts)

Must Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field of relevant education, certification, or related training.
• Five years or more of experience in Cybersecurity or related work
• Knowledge of one or more cloud platforms and cloud security
• Knowledge of general information technology (IT) and cybersecurity
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of network traffic analysis and packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
• Knowledge of operating systems, including Windows/Unix ports and services.
• Knowledge of modern identity and access management concepts
• Knowledge of phishing tactics and techniques
• Knowledge of advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
• Knowledge of adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
• Knowledge of intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.
• Knowledge of incident response and handling methodologies.
• Knowledge of countermeasures to address a variety of threats
• Knowledge around leveraging automation, ML, and/or AI
• Knowledge of advanced threat hunting techniques
• Knowledge of types of digital forensics data and how to recognize them.
• Knowledge of types and collection of persistent data.
• Knowledge of file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]).
• Knowledge of which system files (e.g., log files, registry files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find those system files.
• Knowledge of processes for seizing and preserving digital evidence.

PlNice to Have Skills/Prior Experiences:

• Experience working in cloud environments, namely Microsoft Azure and Amazon AWS.
• Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc.)
• Industry certifications in cyber security, such as: Security+, CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Certification (GREM), etc.
• Experience in Cyber Breach Response, Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), IT/Cyber Engineering, or Intelligence Community (IC)

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.