[Remote] Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Specialist

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Theos is a cybersecurity company focused on empowering businesses in the digital security age. As a Digital Forensics and Incident Response Specialist, you will lead client engagements throughout the incident response lifecycle, managing complex investigations and providing actionable remediation plans to enhance security posture.

Responsibilities
• Lead end-to-end incident response engagements, guiding clients through investigation, containment, and long-term remediation
• Conduct host-based forensic analysis across Windows, Linux, and Mac OS X systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
• Analyse firewall, web, database, and other log data to detect evidence of malicious activity and system compromise
• Apply advanced tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, FTK, NGSIEM, Axiom) to investigate breaches, determine root cause, and assess scope of impact
• Collaborate with clients and internal stakeholders to communicate findings, provide timely updates, and deliver comprehensive reports
• Mentor junior staff, sharing expertise in incident response and digital forensics best practices
• Travel as required (approximately 20%) to support client and business needs through on-site engagement

Skills
• Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 2 years of direct experience in incident response and/or digital forensics
• Strong proficiency in host-based forensics, data breach response, and evidence handling procedures
• Practical experience with forensic and incident response tools
• Prior experience in a client-facing incident response consulting role
• Prior experience developing and delivering tabletop exercises
• Strong executive presence with the ability to present complex technical findings to C-level stakeholders
• Demonstrated external visibility through public speaking, conference presentations, or industry publications
• Proven capability to build collaborative relationships with internal teams, external partners, and clients

Company Overview
• THEOS Cyber: Your Trusted Partner in APAC At THEOS Cyber, we are passionate about safeguarding your digital assets from online threats. It was founded in 2019, and is headquartered in Quarry Bay, Hong Kong Island, HKG, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://theos-cyber.com.

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