Digital Forensics SOC Analyst
Proficiency in cybersecurity incident response, digital forensics, SIEM tools (Splunk), and forensic examination tools (e.g., FTK Imager, Encase).
Minimum Qualifications:
- Hands-on experience with security monitoring and SIEMs tools - Splunk Enterprise Security is preferred
- Demonstrated working knowledge of cyber forensics and incident handling best practice processes, procedures, standards, and techniques
- Hands-on experience with forensics image capture tools i.e., FTK Imager, MAGNET ACQUIRE
- Hands-on experience with system image/file system/registry forensics tools i.e., Encase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM, Sleuthkit, Access Data Registry Viewer, Registry Recon, or other)
- Hands-on experience with PCAP analysis tools i.e., Wireshark, TCP Dump, Network Miner, Xplico, or other
- Hands-on experience with memory forensics tools i.e., BlackLight, Volatility, SANS SIFT, Magnet RAM Capture, or FireEye Memoryze, CrowdStrike Crowd Response
- Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response solutions - Tanium Threat Response, McAfee or other
Desired Skills/Certifications:
- Practical hands-on experience with static in malware analysis
- Hands-on experience with malware anti-forensics, obfuscation, packing techniques
- Hands-on experience with malware Analysis - Miscellaneous dynamic & static analysis tools (IDA Pro, Ghidra, OllyDBG, WinHex, HexEdit, HexDump, PeSTudio, REMux, OLEDUMP)
- Hands-on experience with Custom Signature Creation - YARA
- Scripting/Programming experience - Python, Perl, C, C++, Go
- Highly desired industry certifications include Certified Forensics Computer Examiner (CFCE), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
- Relevant industry certifications such as Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM), Certified Reverse Engineering Analyst (CREA) etc.
Educational and Years of Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering or related scientific or technical discipline and 4+ years of experience. Associate degree and/or cyber courses/certifications or 5 years of experience in directly related fields may be substituted in lieu of bachelor’s degree