Digital Forensics Incident Responder
Overview
We are seeking a skilled Digital Forensics Incident Responder to join a cybersecurity team responsible for handling and investigating security incidents. This role requires strong technical expertise in digital forensics, incident response, and threat analysis to support ongoing security operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Support daily cybersecurity operations and ensure smooth incident response processes
- Collaborate with DFIR analysts to ensure timely detection, investigation, root cause analysis, and closure of security incidents
- Conduct investigations involving digital forensics, malware analysis, and log analysis
- Provide technical guidance on incident investigations and threat assessments
- Assist with task prioritization within the team
- Assess cybersecurity threats, vulnerabilities, and risks
- Maintain and update incident response playbooks and procedures
- Stay current with cybersecurity trends, threat intelligence, and threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
- Prepare and review incident reports for stakeholders
Requirements
- Diploma in Information Security, or a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Security, or equivalent
- Minimum 5 years of experience in cybersecurity incident response or digital forensics
- Relevant certifications such as GIAC GCFA, GCFE, or GCIH are preferred
- Hands-on experience with forensic tools (e.g., Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, X-Ways, FTK, Autopsy)
- Experience working in a Security Operations Centre (SOC) is an advantage
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt
Additional Information
- Compensation will be commensurate with experience
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
