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# Senior Analyst, Forensics

- **Company:** ARETE PARTNERS INC.
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Macintosh Computers, Audit Trail, Unix, Cyber Security, Linux, Digital Forensics, Event Logging, Virtual Private Networks (VPN), Network Security, Log Analysis, Log Files, Microsoft Office, Network Forensics, Open Source Technology, Tcpdump, Wireshark, Mitre Att&ck, Firewalls (Computer Science), Redline, Information Technology, Encase, Splunk
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=8ddef4ed96809456

## About the Role

+ 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, WireShark, 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, EnCe, * No physical exertion required
 * Travel within or outside of the state
 * Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects

## Description

* 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.