Senior DFIR Guardian
Job Description Roles & Responsibilities Own end-to-end forensic investigations across endpoints, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure from initial triage to root cause, including IoC identification, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access Coordinate and lead the DFIR team across active investigations, ensuring consistent methodology, evidence integrity, and investigative velocity Pull and analyze logs from EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, IdP, and email gateway platforms to reconstruct precise attack and user activity timelines Acquire forensic images from laptops, mobile devices, servers, and cloud repositories with full chain of custody Go deep on artifacts file systems, memory, registry, logs, config states to reconstruct exactly what happened and when Correlate endpoint, network, and identity telemetry into a coherent picture of attacker behavior and system access Build AI-assisted workflows that automate evidence collection, pattern detection, and timeline generation to scale investigative capacity Translate technical findings into clear, chronological narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders no jargon, no ambiguity Close the loop: feed investigation outcomes back into detection rules, access controls, and policy improvements. Desired Candidate Profile Education Bachelor s in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Computer Science, or related field. Experience 3+ years in digital forensics, incident response, or security investigations, with a track record leading or coordinating DFIR engagements Exceptional written and verbal communication in both English & Arabic. Hands-on proficiency with forensic tooling: FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, or equivalent platforms Strong command of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and log analysis across SIEM platforms Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash used to automate evidence processing, not just theoretically Deep working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix environments at the artifact and system level Proven experience integrating AI tools into investigative workflows to accelerate triage, pattern detection, or reporting Clear, confident communicator able to brief executives and work alongside legal, HR, and compliance teams without losing technical precision Compliance: Ensuring all operations align with NCA ECC and SAMA CSF regulations. Certifications (Highly Preferred) SANS / GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA or similar) IACIS CFCE EC-Council CHFI Offsec (OSDA, OSIR) Company Industry IT - Software Services Department / Functional Area IT Software Keywords Senior DFIR Guardian Get real-time job updates only on our App
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- CompanyCOGNNA
- LocationRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
- CategoryCybersecurity
- SourceNaukrigulf
- Listed1 month ago
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