Senior Analyst – Forensics & Response
TikTok USDS Joint Venture
Washington, DC
The Role
This senior position sits within a Threat Detection and Response team focused on insider risk. Day-to-day work involves leading digital forensic investigations across endpoints, servers, mobile devices, and cloud platforms, performing evidence acquisition with strict chain-of-custody adherence, analysing artefacts and malware, and producing detailed forensic reports for executive and legal audiences.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need 3+ years in DFIR or cybersecurity, strong knowledge of Windows, Linux, and macOS file systems, and hands-on evidence-handling experience. Preferred skills include SQL data analytics, Python/Bash/PowerShell scripting, cloud platform exposure (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI), and certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, GCIH, GREM, or equivalent.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced forensic analyst comfortable operating in high-stakes, regulated environments who can communicate complex technical findings to senior stakeholders. Those with a background in insider threat investigations, eDiscovery support, or forensic lab management will find the scope particularly well matched to their expertise.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 207 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · GREM · GCIH — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
