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Senior Analyst, Forensics
Job in
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60601, USA
Listed on 2026-11-01
Listing for:
Arete
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-01
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Leads the Forensics analysis to support the Forensic lead, on engagements for Ransomware/compromise investigations.
- Works with the tiger team analysts to perform Forensic analysis of artifacts, including (but not limited to) the analysis of operating system artifacts and the recovery of deleted items from multiple operating systems including Windows, Linux, Mac, and RAM/memory forensics
- Analyzes network and operating system log files including Windows Event logs, Unified Audit Logs, Firewall logs, VPN logs, etc.
- Works with the Security Operations Center (SOC) to leverage data from alerts provided by existing and deployed Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs) or Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) for variants related to case
- Internally prepares Forensics findings and updates in a clear, concise manner through a narrative story outlining the timeline of events - modifies delivery in-line with the call’s audience and technical capabilities.
- Employs the usage of incident-mapping frameworks while developing the attack map such as MITRE’s ATT&CK and Lockheed Martin’s Cyber Kill Chain to help contextualize IOCs
- Reviews and drafts written incident, investigative updates, reports, and appendices as the explicit direction of counsel and partners based on the findings using the standard report templates. Performs Peer reviews of reports written by team members.
- Delivers on the Forensic Investigations plan & works with the lead to manage the timeline, delivery, and execution of the forensic analysis across projects.
- May perform other duties as assigned by management.
- Thorough knowledge of:
- Windows disk, Unix or Linux disk, and memory forensics.
- Network Security Monitoring (NSM), network traffic analysis, and log analysis.
- Experience and understanding of enterprise security controls.
- Experienced with EnCase, Axiom, FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, Splunk, Redline, Volatility, Wire Shark, TCPDump, and open-source forensic tools
- Experience delivering technical findings to a non-technical audience, preferred
- Experience leading teams of analysts, preferred
- Provide findings in a confident, factual manner, preferred
- Knowledge and experience in handling PII, PHI, sensitive, confidential, and proprietary datasets, preferred
- Experience with Cyber insurance investigations, preferred
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently and proceed with objectives with minimal supervision
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify and resolve compliance-related issues effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to prepare clear and concise reports and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite products
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field and 4+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience or Master’s or Advanced Degree and 3+ years related experience
- Possess two or more of the following
Certifications:- Security +, Network+, SANS GCED, GCIH, GCFE, GCFA, CEH, CHFI, En Ce
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required personnel so classified.
WORK ENVIRONMENTWhile performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:
Usual office working conditions. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.
- No physical…
Position Requirements
10+ Years
work experience
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