Security Threat Intelligence Engineer - Kforce Inc.
San Jose, CA 95134
About the Job
- Collect, process, analyze, interpret, preserve, and present digital evidence
- Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact
- Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products
- Document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
- Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice
- Investigate data breaches leveraging traditional forensic tools and cloud-specific tools to determine the source of compromises and malicious activity
- Support incident response engagements, perform forensic investigations, contain security incidents, and provide guidance on longer term remediation recommendations
Requirements:
- 6+ years of incident response or digital forensics experience with a passion for cyber security; Or equivalent educational experience in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security or related field
- Hands-on experience with architecting, building, operating, investigating, and troubleshooting large and complex cloud environments, DevSecOps experience welcome
- Experience with large-scale application administration and debugging, Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) solutions, or automation via scripting or cloud-native approaches
- Experience using industry standard forensic tools
- Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
- Experience working on incident response teams
- Experience leading threat hunts, using available logs and threat intelligence to proactively identify and investigate potential risks and suspicious behavior
- Understand and demonstrate best practices for architecting and operating in a multi cloud environments in a scalable manner
- Understand common threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) and how they are chained together
- Understand major security compliance frameworks such as PCI, SOC 2, and FedRAMP as they relate to incident monitoring and response
- Solid understanding of the forensic lifecycle and scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices
- Familiarity with MITRE ATT&CK and/or D3FEND frameworks
- Proficient with host-based forensics and data breach response
- Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with the ability to solve on the fly to solve complex problems
- Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbally and in written format to team members and technical/non-technical clients
- Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail
The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.
We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.
Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.
This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.
Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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