Senior Forensics Analyst

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations into targeted threats, including Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs), organized crime, and ransomware groups.
• Perform host-based forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and Mac OS systems.
• Execute network analysis using firewall logs, NetFlow, and intrusion detection/prevention tools.
• Assist with forensic acquisition and analysis within Azure, AWS, and GCP cloud environments.
• Leverage tooling to contain and eradicate threat actor presence during live intrusion events.
• Communicate technical findings to both executive leadership and legal counsel.
• Mentor junior analysts on technical skills and soft skills.
• Participate in weekday escalation and weekend/holiday on-call schedules.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience in digital forensics, incident response, or similar cybersecurity roles.
• Advanced knowledge of host-based forensics, network analysis, and data breach response.
• Proficiency with forensic tools such as Magnet Axiom, Encase, FTK, X-Ways, or SIFT.
• Experience with commercial EDR, network monitoring, and SIEM tools.
• Ability to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs) from new exploits with minimal documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work beyond normal business hours as needed for incident response.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Information Security, Digital Forensics, or Computer Science.
• Relevant certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, ACE, or EnCE.
• Prior experience in professional consulting.
• Experience with malware analysis, reverse engineering, or developing custom analysis scripts.
• Experience presenting at industry conferences.

Benefits

• Equity for all employees.
• Flexible time off and paid volunteer days.
• Comprehensive private benefits plan (medical, dental, mental health, etc.).
• Training and career development programs.
• Fertility support and paid parental leave.

About the Company

Arctic Wolf is a leader in security operations, dedicated to the mission of ending cyber risk. Recognized by Forbes, CNBC, and Gartner, we provide managed detection and response services to thousands of customers worldwide. We foster a collaborative, inclusive environment that values diversity of thought and continuous innovation.