Cybersecurity Incident Response & Digital Forensics (DFIR) Specialist

🏢 CCDS
📍 Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaFull-timeOn-site
📅 Posted: 1w ago🔄 Updated: 1w ago
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This project-based role is for a Cybersecurity Incident Response & Digital Forensics (DFIR) Specialist based on-site in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for a 13-month contract. The specialist will lead and execute cybersecurity incident response and digital forensic investigations, ensuring evidence preservation and regulatory compliance. Key responsibilities include investigating incidents, performing containment and recovery, collecting and analyzing digital evidence, developing DFIR procedures, and preparing detailed reports. The role requires strong knowledge of attacker behavior, incident response frameworks, and hands-on experience with various forensic and security tools. Excellent investigative, communication, and technical writing skills are essential.
Required Skills
Other
○attacker behavior○EnCase○FTK○Volatility○Autopsy○digital evidence handling○chain of custody○memory analysis○network analysis○endpoint analysis○malware analysis○professional judgment
Engineering, Construction & Trades
○Incident Investigation
Information Technology
○NIST○MITRE ATT&CK○SIEM○EDR○Information Security
Education & Training
○Training Needs Analysis
Design, Content & Media
○Technical Writing
Soft Skills & Professional Competencies
○Communication○Creative Thinking○Attention to Detail○Integrity
Requirements
Technical and Professional Requirements·      Saudi nationality is a must.·      Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or a related field.·      At least 7 years of experience in cyber incident response and digital forensic investigations.·      Strong knowledge of attacker behavior, incident investigation methods, NIST incident response, and MITRE ATT&CK.·      Hands-on experience with SIEM, EDR, EnCase, FTK, Volatility, Autopsy, or equivalent forensic and security tools.·      Strong understanding of digital evidence handling and chain of custody.Personal Requirements·      Calm and decisive during high-pressure incidents.·      Strong investigative thinking, attention to detail, and professional judgment.·      Clear technical writing and the ability to communicate findings to both executives and technical teams.·      High integrity and strict respect for confidentiality.Professional CertificationsPreferred: CISSP, GCIA, GSEC, GCIH, CISM, or equivalent. 
Description
Location: On-site – Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaContract/engagement: Project-based managed cybersecurity services (13-month)Minimum experience: 7+ yearsRole PurposeLead and execute cybersecurity incident response and digital forensic investigations while preserving evidence and meeting regulatory reporting requirements.Key Responsibilities·      Investigate cybersecurity incidents and determine attack scope, impact, entry vectors, and affected assets.·      Perform containment, eradication, recovery, root-cause analysis, and post-incident review activities.·      Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with approved chain-of-custody procedures.·      Conduct disk, memory, network, endpoint, and malware analysis using appropriate forensic tools.·      Develop and maintain incident-response and DFIR procedures, playbooks, investigation methods, and evidence-handling guides.·      Prepare technical and executive incident reports, forensic findings, and RCA reports.·      Coordinate with internal teams and stakeholders and ensure incident classification and reporting comply with NCA requirements.
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