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Unix/Linux Infrastructure Forensics & Incident Engineer

Canvendor

San Jose, CA

Onsite · Senior · Contract

The Role

This senior position leads complex forensic investigations and incident response across Unix/Linux servers, cloud workloads, Kubernetes environments, and enterprise applications. Day-to-day work includes forensic acquisition and analysis, timeline reconstruction, threat hunting, developing IOCs, and communicating findings to technical and executive stakeholders globally.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need 8+ years in cybersecurity with deep hands-on expertise in Linux/Unix forensic artefact analysis, SIEM and EDR platforms, cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP), MITRE ATT&CK mapping, and live-response techniques. Experience with rootkit analysis, container forensics, and CI/CD infrastructure investigation is highly valued.

Who It Suits

This role suits a seasoned DFIR engineer comfortable operating under pressure in large-scale enterprise environments. Those with a background in infrastructure security who can bridge deep technical investigation with clear reporting to both engineering teams and senior leadership will thrive here.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 18 Sep 2026