Tier 3 Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst

The Role

This senior-level position leads investigations into high-priority cybersecurity incidents, coordinating cross-functional teams and serving as the primary escalation point for junior analysts. Day-to-day responsibilities include alert triage, root cause analysis, detection rule tuning, threat research, post-incident review, and liaising with law enforcement and external stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with digital forensics and malware analysis tooling, security monitoring platforms, and cloud and SaaS environment oversight. Experience with incident management systems, threat hunting, and threat intelligence collaboration is expected. Relevant industry certifications and a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience are required.

Who It Suits

This role suits an accomplished cybersecurity professional who thrives under pressure, enjoys mentoring others, and is comfortable acting as a senior technical authority within a SOC environment. Those with a background in DFIR who want strategic influence over detection capabilities and SOC process improvement will find this position rewarding.