DFIR Cybersecurity Consultant (Remote)

Summary

PNG Cyber, LLC is a cybersecurity firm seeking a DFIR Cybersecurity Consultant to conduct forensic investigations for various cyber incidents. The role involves analyzing data, documenting processes, and communicating findings to clients while ensuring high-quality service and responsiveness to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in forensic analysis during Incident Response and digital forensics engagements concerning ransomware, business email compromises, litigation support, and other cyber incidents
• Must be customer-service oriented and dedicated to resolving issues effectively and efficiently. Demonstrate the ability to listen to and understand the client's needs and communicate findings in a digestible format
• High-availability and responsiveness to deadlines
• Communicate and engage with threat actors to resolve cybersecurity incidents
• Take part in creating, developing, and introducing modern forensic techniques or solutions
• Continuous self-development and training regarding Incident Response and Digital forensics best practices
• Perform audits of computer systems and networks
• Produce high-quality technical reports. With a strong focus on grammar, spelling, formatting, and professionalism

Skills

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in data analysis related to ransomware, business email compromise, litigation support, and other cyber incidents
• Must be customer-service oriented and dedicated to resolving issues effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to and understand the client's needs and communicate findings in a digestible format
• High-availability and responsiveness to deadlines
• Communicate and engage with threat actors to resolve cybersecurity incidents
• Take part in creating, developing, and introducing modern forensic techniques or solutions
• Continuous self-development and training regarding Incident Response and Digital forensics best practices
• Perform audits of computer systems and networks
• Produce high-quality technical reports with a strong focus on grammar, spelling, formatting, and professionalism
• Although we strive to enhance a healthy work-life balance, Incident Response often requires sporadic and unpredictable work hours. Weekend and non-traditional work hours are necessary for the position
• Knowledge and experience utilizing forensic tools, software, and methodologies
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that forensics processes and procedures adhere to industry standards
• Working on internal projects such as coding, scripting, documentation, and creating tools related to innovation and automation
• Assist with EDR deployment, monitoring, and triage collection
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields is preferred, but not required
• Professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, GASF, CISSP, and other relevant certifications are preferred
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, PowerShell, and Bash, is desirable, but not required

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 1 to 3 years of relevant experience with a proven track record in data analysis related to ransomware, business email compromise, litigation support, and other cyber incidents
• Must be customer-service oriented and dedicated to resolving issues effectively and efficiently
• Demonstrate the ability to listen to and understand the client's needs and communicate findings in a digestible format
• High-availability and responsiveness to deadlines
• Communicate and engage with threat actors to resolve cybersecurity incidents
• Take part in creating, developing, and introducing modern forensic techniques or solutions
• Continuous self-development and training regarding Incident Response and Digital forensics best practices
• Perform audits of computer systems and networks
• Produce high-quality technical reports with a strong focus on grammar, spelling, formatting, and professionalism
• Although we strive to enhance a healthy work-life balance, Incident Response often requires sporadic and unpredictable work hours. Weekend and non-traditional work hours are necessary for the position
• Knowledge and experience utilizing forensic tools, software, and methodologies
• Collaborate with the team to ensure that forensics processes and procedures adhere to industry standards
• Working on internal projects such as coding, scripting, documentation, and creating tools related to innovation and automation
• Assist with EDR deployment, monitoring, and triage collection

Nice to Haves

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or other related fields is preferred, but not required
• Professional certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GNFA, GASF, CISSP, and other relevant certifications are preferred
• Knowledge of scripting languages, such as C, C++, Visual Basic, Python, PowerShell, and Bash, is desirable, but not required