security architect

security architect.

research triangle park , north carolina

posted 5 days ago

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$73.23 – $83.23 per hour

contract

no requirements

category computer and mathematical occupations

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As a Security Threat Intelligence Engineer, you will collaborate with site reliability and security teams to enhance the tools our client uses for monitoring and protecting their systems, respond to incidents, and inspire change across the stack, from the user interface to the backend and device firmware. Your work will have a direct and positive impact on the security of our clients users and customers every day.

As a member of the Threat Management Forensics team, you will play a key role in protecting our clients systems from cyber threats. You will be responsible for the collection, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence, performing forensic triage, and investigating data breaches using a variety of forensic tools. You will also support incident response engagements and mentor team members in best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect, process, analyze, and interpret digital evidence

Perform forensic triage to assess the scope, urgency, and potential impact of incidents

Conduct forensic analysis of images and data, preparing reports and documentation

Investigate data breaches, leveraging forensic and cloud-specific tools

Support incident response engagements and provide long-term remediation recommendations

Develop and refine forensic procedures to meet discovery process requirements

Manage chain of custody and best practices for preserving evidence

Mentor team members in forensic and incident response best practices

Competencies:

Expertise in forensic analysis across cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), operating systems (Windows/Mac/Linux), and network devices

Experience with public cloud incident response and forensic investigations

Understanding of SaaS, PaaS, IaaS environments and system/application security vulnerabilities

Ability to analyze cyber-attacks and identify malicious activity in cloud environments

Skilled in custom query writing for Security Incident and Event Monitoring (SIEM) tools

Knowledge of forensic tools like EnCase, FTK, SIFT, Volatility, Wireshark, and others

You Are an Ideal Candidate if You Have:

6 years of experience in incident response or digital forensics

Proficiency in host-based forensics and cloud security

Hands-on experience in complex cloud environments and DevSecOps practices

Deep understanding of the forensic lifecycle, threat actor techniques, and security frameworks (NIST, MITRE ATT&CK)

Excellent communication and organizational skills, with a focus on detail and independent problem-solving

Bonus Points for:

Security certifications (CISSP, SANS GIAC, AWS certifications)

Networking experience (LAN/WAN routing protocols)

Knowledge of detection tools (Nessus, Qualys, AWS GuardDuty)

Experience with IoT platforms, large-scale systems, and client-server architectures

If youre passionate about cybersecurity and want to make an impact on millions of users, today!

location: Durham, North Carolina

job type: Contract

salary: $73.23 – 83.23 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: No Degree Required

responsibilities:

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

Develop, document and refine procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements

Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence

Mentorship of team members in incident response and forensics best practices to cultivate secondary resources to assist in larger collection events

qualifications:

Experience level: Entry Level

Education: No Degree Required

skills:

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