Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst
EY
Los Angeles, CA
The Role
This position sits within a global cyber defense function, serving as a senior escalation point during suspect or confirmed security incidents. Day to day involves conducting digital forensic analysis, supporting incident response activities, performing malware analysis, and identifying indicators of compromise across enterprise environments.
Skills & Experience
Candidates require demonstrated experience in digital forensics, malware analysis, and security incident response. Familiarity with standard incident response methodologies is essential. A background working within large, complex organisations is advantageous, and relevant industry certifications in forensics or cyber defence are expected at this senior level.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced forensics or incident response professional who is comfortable operating as a subject matter expert and technical escalation point. Someone who thrives in a collaborative, large-scale security environment and is committed to high ethical standards will find this an excellent fit.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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