Tier 3 Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst

Tyto Athene, LLC

Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst conducting analyses and responding to cyber threats at Tyto Athene. Leading investigations and mentoring SOC Analysts with a focus on cybersecurity incidents.

Posted 7/30/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $155,000 - $165,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital forensics, incident response, and security operations, with a strong focus on utilizing advanced tools for threat analysis and mitigation. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and enhance SOC performance through effective monitoring and incident management.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital ForensicsIncident ResponseSecurity Operations Center (SOC)Forensic Tools (Encase, Wireshark)Scripting Languages (Python)

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Hard Skills

Digital ForensicsIncident ResponseMalware AnalysisOperational SecurityComputer NetworkingComputer Operating SystemsTriage DocumentationThreat ResearchDetection Rules DevelopmentVulnerability Mitigation

Soft Skills

CollaborationMentorshipCommunicationProblem-SolvingLeadership

Tools & Technologies

EncaseWiresharkSecurity Monitoring ToolsIncident Management System (IMS)Cloud SolutionsSaaS Solutions

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security ProfessionalGCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic AnalystGCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic ExaminerGREM - GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware

Industry Keywords

CybersecurityThreat HuntingCyber Threat IntelligenceAdversarial ActivityPost-Incident Analysis

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecurityLinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead cross-functional teams to perform in-depth analysis and investigation of high-priority cybersecurity incidents
Utilize security tools to analyze, investigate, and triage security alerts
Coordinate the monitoring of our customers environments, including cloud and SaaS solutions for evidence of adversarial activity
Utilize advanced tools, such as digital forensics or malware analysis capabilities, to identify incidents’ root causes, scope, and impact
Collaborate with cyber threat hunting and cyber threat intelligence teams
Serve as the primary incident point of contact with law enforcement, third-party vendors, and other external parties
Conduct post-incident analysis and lessons learned to identify improvement opportunities
Develop or tune detection rules or signatures to improve the effectiveness of security monitoring and collaborate with engineering teams to implement them
Accurately document triage findings, and intake reports of external cybersecurity events from SOC customers via phone or email in the SOCs Incident Management System(IMS)
Learn new open and closed-source investigative techniques
Perform research on emerging threats and vulnerabilities to aid their prevention and mitigation
Assist in developing and implementing initiatives that will enhance the SOC’s performance (e.g., SOPs, playbooks, capability deployments)
Escalate SOC performance issues or risks to management
Provide guidance and mentorship to Tier 1 and Tier 2 SOC Analysts to enhance their skills and capabilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent combination of formal education and experience
Minimum of eight years of experience and six (6) years of general experience and three (3) years of relevant functional experience performing digital forensics
Demonstrated competency in forensic tools, such Encase and Wireshark
Core Competencies in computer forensics, computer networking and operating systems.
Experience with operational security, including security operations center (SOC), incident response, malware analysis, or IDS and IPS analyses
Understanding of scripting languages such as Python and regular expressions
Knowledge of Windows and Linux, and command lines
One of the following certifications: CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional, GCFA - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst, GCFE - GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner, GREM - GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health/Dental/Vision
401(k) match
Paid Time Off
STD/LTD/Life Insurance
Referral Bonuses
Professional development reimbursement
Parental leave