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Senior Forensics and Incident Response Specialist

United States
Full Remote
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AI Summary

Join Valiant Solutions' cybersecurity team as a dual-focused Forensics and Incident Response SME for a government client. Lead incident response, forensic analysis, and malware reverse engineering across enterprise and AWS cloud environments. Requires 8+ years of specialized experience in DFIR, APT management, and evidentiary data handling.

Key Highlights
100% remote work opportunity with a competitive salary range of $145,000 - $155,000.
Requires 8+ years of specialized experience in incident response, forensic analysis, and APT management.
Focus on deep forensic expertise including malware reverse engineering, memory forensics, and cloud (AWS) investigations.
Key Responsibilities
Participate in a rotating on-call schedule for incident response.
Serve as a hybrid Incident Response and Digital Forensics function for real-time incident handling and deep forensic investigation.
Provide Incident Management and Forensic Support for incidents and investigations, including off-hours support.
Develop policies, instructions, standards, and procedures around security functions.
Develop, maintain, and optimize the malware and forensic analysis laboratory environment.
Maintain digital evidence Chain of Custody for forensic activity.
Perform forensic analysis on networks, hosts, digital media, and operating systems including Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Linux, and cloud platforms.
Prepare detailed written technical reports covering forensic investigation methodology, findings, and recommendations.
Provide SME technical analysis for Incident Response and Forensics, including malware detection and exfiltration detection.
Collaborate with the incident response team to build detection rules and convert intelligence into enterprise security tool detections.
Perform customer security assessments and support incident response or remediation.
Participate in and develop tabletop exercises and perform lessons learned activities.
Support the enrichment and enhancement of security monitoring tools, including rule tuning and development.

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Technical Skills Required
Incident Response Digital Forensics Malware Analysis
Benefits & Perks
99% Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
100% Paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance
100% Paid Certifications
401K Matching up to 4%
Paid Time Off
Paid Federal Holidays
Wellness & Fitness Program
Valiant University – Online Education and Training Portal
FSA programs for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit, and Parking
Referral Bonuses

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GIAC Certified Forensics Examiner (GCFE)
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Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
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EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
Magent Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)
Magent Certified GRAYKEY Examiner (MCGE)
AWS Solution Architect (AWS)
SANS GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
SANS GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
SANS GIAC Network Forensics Analyst (GNFA)
SANS GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
SANS GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
Carnegie Mellon Certified Computer Incident Handler (CSIH)
IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)

Job Description

Valiant Solutions is seeking a to join our rapidly growing and innovative cybersecurity team!Do you have experience in IT security and a strong background in Incident Response and Forensics? This is your opportunity to join a busy Security Engineering team delivering cutting-edge solutions to a fantastic Government client. Specialized experience in incident response, managing APTs, forensic analysis, and handling evidentiary data is key for this challenging and rewarding role. This role will be responsible for all incident response and management activities, forensic analysis, and other emerging enterprise-wide IT challenges.
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Job Overview
Posted Aug 28, 2026
Employment Full-time
Experience Not Applicable
Location United States
Category Programming
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