Senior Security Engineer – Forensics

Senior Security Engineer – Forensics

Job Description

This technology-driven, diversified principal trading firm seeks a Senior Security Engineer to be responsible for conducting all aspects of a digital forensics related to security incidents, suspected data breaches, and other potential cyber-related incidents.

Much of the role insists of security reviews - for example, if a trader leaves the firm, Legal want to ensure they've not taken any data with them. Their computer would be send t this team so they can use forensic tools to look at all the artefacts. You will help look out for red alerts and anything that requires attention.


Role Responsibilities:

• Conduct evidence collections in a forensically-sound manner using industry standard hardware and software tools
• Maintain asset chain-of-custody and practice proper evidence documentation procedures
• Conduct detailed analysis of the firm’s computers, external media, and mobile devices
• Forensic hardware/software tool testing and validation
• Assist with development of internal forensics infrastructure
• Develop automated solutions to manual forensic processes when possible
• Assist with training of other security team members in best practices as needed as related to evidence acquisition and/or analyses
• Apply lessons learned from internal investigations to security monitoring tool rules and infrastructure
• Assist with security policy development and incident response plan maintenance as needed
• Assist with alerts generated from security monitoring tools as needed
• Produce written reports of findings to stakeholders in a clear & concise manner

Technical Experience and Qualifications Required:

• 5+ years of experience performing forensic acquisition and examinations on Windows, Linux, and macOS environments
• Experience performing forensic acquisition and examination of mobile devices
• Experience performing analysis with multiple forensic platforms and tools, such as Magnet Axiom, X-Ways, EnCase, and Cellebrite
• Experience with memory forensics and analysis using commercial and open source tools
• Knowledge and experience implementing evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures
• Forensic lab management experience, including infrastructure (hardware and software), processes, procedures, and supporting documentation based on industry best practices

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