Principal Digital Forensics Investigator

About eSentireeSentire, the Authority in Managed Detection and Response (MDR), protects the critical data and applications of 2000+ organizations in 80+ countries across 35 industries from known and unknown cyber threats by providing Exposure Management, Managed Detection and Response and Incident Response services designed to build an organization's cyber resilience & prevent business disruption. Founded in 2001, eSentire protects the world's most targeted organizations, with 65% of its global base recognized as critical infrastructure, vital to economic health and stability. By combining open XDR platform technology, 24/7 threat hunting, and proven security operations leadership, eSentire's award-winning MDR services and team of experts help organizations anticipate, withstand and recover from cyberattacks.
About the Role:The Principal serves as a tactical arm of eSentire’s Incident Response team. Main function of this role is to drive deep expertise and experience in incident response, and digital forensics engagements. As a top tier operator, the position handles the most volatile and complex casework, while ensuring optimum quality of service and responsiveness. Casework spans from financially motivated data breaches to state-affiliated espionage and ideology-driven attacks aimed at information gathering, manipulation and disruption. Real domain expertise, mixed with ability to execute, and mastery of relevant technologies must produce investigative conclusions that stand scrutiny in the court of law.
The position operates in close coordination with eSentire’s SOC, Customer Success Management, TRU and Engineering teams to drive fast and effective mobilization, source identification, containment, and quantification of informational losses in response to cyber attacks in motion.
Responsibilities:
Manage all CSI Team tools, physical devices and infrastructure components.
Renew relevant software licenses.
Renew infrastructure subscriptions.
Oversee the implementation of new technologies that support the CSI team mission.
Identify, research, and make written recommendations regarding new technologies that would drive efficiency or otherwise enhance the eSentire IR Program.
Liaise with eSentire internal stakeholders to ensure the eSentire IR program is continually aligned with all eSentire Products and Technologies.
Continue to perform all the duties of a Senior Digital Forensic Investigator.
Provide support and mentoring to Senior Digital Forensic Investigators and junior level staff.
Work rotating shifts and be available on an on-call basis as required.
Be prepared to work, as required, for extended periods outside of regularly scheduled hours, including weekends, and holidays.
Be prepared to travel for short periods and work onsite at client locations throughout the United States and Canada, as required.
Oversee and provide guidance regarding technical engagements with partners and end clients.
Requirements:
The Principal position requires a four-year degree in a relevant discipline and eight to ten years of experience.
Experience acting in a consultant capacity, in the investigation and remediation of polymorphic trojans, and modern ransomware variants.
Mastery of one or more mainstream forensics tools such as EnCase, FTK, Axiom, X-Ways, etc.
In lieu of education requirements, a military or law enforcement background with ten or more years of relevant work experience is acceptable.
Demonstrable expertise in IT investigations and digital forensics
Strong working knowledge of information security fundamentals
Security consulting and/or case investigation background preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication, listening and client management skills
Ability to articulate complex IT technical information to customers in a non-technical fashion
Self-motivated, strong analytical skills and detail-oriented
Demonstrated presentation skills
This posting is for an existing vacancy
Compensation RangeThe expected base salary range for this role is $180,000-$190,000K CAD. This range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, andinternal equity.
Our Culture and ValuesWe celebrate diversity, operating with mutual respect and consideration, in an environment that fosters inclusivity for all. We believe that a variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences make us stronger – if you’re enthusiastic about this opportunity but don’t meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. It takes a diverse set of thoughts, cultures, backgrounds, and perspectives to be a true market leader.
Total RewardsWe believe in rewarding performance and providing comprehensive benefits tailored to support your well-being. Our package includes:
We reward strong performance through role-specific incentive programs, including either an annual bonus program or a competitive commission plan
Competitive benefit program
Paid parental leave
Matching RRSP or 401K program
Competitive employee referral bonus
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Notice:As part of our recruitment process, eSentire may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to assist recruiters with reviewing and summarizing application materials. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by members of our hiring team
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