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Senior DFIR & Threat Hunting Researcher


Pay$150000.00 - $210000.00 / year
LocationNewton/Massachusetts
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 744000038826617
      Employer Industry: Cybersecurity

      Why consider this job opportunity:
      - Salary up to $210,000/year
      - Opportunity for performance-based commissions or discretionary bonuses
      - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
      - Strong focus on professional development and research in emerging threats
      - Work within a collaborative and dynamic global team environment
      - Engage in innovative projects that enhance security tools and methodologies

      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 with technical expertise in containment, eradication, and recovery
      - Proactively hunt for malicious activities and indicators of compromise across networks and cloud environments
      - Research and develop tools, scripts, and automation to improve DFIR and threat-hunting capabilities
      - Collaborate with the Security Operations Center (SOC) team to validate and respond to identified threats

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Proven experience of 5+ years in digital forensics and incident response, preferably in a tech or security consulting environment
      - Hands-on experience with industry-standard forensic and threat-hunting tools and platforms
      - Strong knowledge of network protocols, operating systems, malware analysis, and cloud security
      - Proficiency in task automation using scripting languages such as Python and JavaScript
      - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with proficiency in English

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Experience with threat hunting tools and query languages such as ELK, Splunk, QRadar, KQL, or SQL
      - A curious and creative mindset with a strong passion for learning and problem-solving
      - Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced, multi-region team environment

      #Cybersecurity #DigitalForensics #ThreatHunting #CareerOpportunity #CompetitivePay

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