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DFIR & Threat Hunting Researcher
Pay$115000.00 - $160000.00 / year
LocationNewton/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 744000013154185
Employer Industry: Cybersecurity
Why consider this job opportunity:
- Salary up to $160,000/year, plus commissions or discretionary bonuses based on performance
- Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and financial options
- Opportunity for career advancement and growth within a leading global cybersecurity organization
- Engage in innovative research and development projects, enhancing your skills in a dynamic environment
- Work within a collaborative team dedicated to protecting critical assets globally
What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
- Conduct digital forensics analysis on various types of evidence, including disk, memory, network, and cloud artifacts
- Support incident response efforts by providing technical expertise and guidance for containment, eradication, and recovery
- Proactively hunt for malicious activity and indicators of compromise across the employer's network and cloud environments
- Collaborate with the SOC team to validate, escalate, and respond to identified threats
- Research emerging threats and develop tools to enhance the SOC team's capabilities
What is Required (Qualifications):
- Proven experience (5+ years) in digital forensics and incident response, preferably in a tech company or security consulting firm
- Hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and threat hunting tools, such as ELK, Splunk, and QRadar
- Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, malware analysis, and cloud security
- Proficiency in automating tasks using scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with fluency in English
How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
- Experience with developing custom threat-hunting hypotheses and analytical queries
- Curiosity and creativity in problem-solving within a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Familiarity with various security technologies and CyberArk products
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