Digital Forensics & Incident Response Analyst (Mid-Level) (R-00091)

True Zero Technologies, a veteran-owned small business, was founded on the principle that the purposeful enablement of people and technology in an organization directly ties to the quality of its outcomes. True Zero recognizes that those outcomes begin and end with our people, and that is what we have built a community of like-minded, driven, and passionate individuals and innovators who are aligned in a common goal of delivering top-tier services to our customers. Our culture and commitment have been recognized through numerous accolades, including being named one of the Best Places to Work in 2023 in two categories (“Prosperous and Thriving” ($5MM–$50MM in gross revenue) and “Mid-Atlantic Region” (DC, DE, MD, NC, VA, WV)), and again in 2025 as a Best Places to Work honoree. In addition, True Zero earned coveted spots on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing companies in America in 2022, 2023, and 2025, a testament to our sustained growth driven by our people-first approach and unwavering dedication to excellence.

• Provide real-time analysis and triage of security events to support the initial response efforts.
• Analyze log files from endpoints, EDR systems, firewalls, and servers to identify, contain, and remediate suspicious activity.
• Analyze malicious scripts and code to mitigate potential threats.
• Engage in Threat Hunting operations to proactively identify and mitigate threats.
• Conduct predictive or reactive analyses on security measures to support cyber security initiatives.
• Create system images or capture network settings from information technology environments to preserve as evidence.
• Forensically duplicate digital evidence to use for data recovery and analysis procedures.
• Perform web service network traffic analysis or waveform analysis to detect anomalies, such as unusual events or trends.
• Contribute to the analysis of cyber threat intelligence and apply findings to bolster ESOC's defensive and responsive actions.
• Post-incident analysis, assisting in identifying root causes, mining lessons learned, and reinforcing security measures.
• Contribute to training and skill development opportunities for self and other team members.
• Develop or refine policies and requirements for data collection, processing, and reporting.
• Recommend cyber defense software or hardware to support responses to cyber incidents.
• Adhere to legal policies and procedures related to handling digital media.
• Stay current on emerging threats, atack techniques, and vulnerabilities.
• Write and execute scripts to automate tasks, such as parsing large data files.
• Write cyber defense recommendations, reports, or white papers using research or experience.
• Write technical summaries to report findings.

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in direct digital forensics or incident response within a federal agency context.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance with SCI Eligibility.
• Must be able to pass a background check and CI Polygraph. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.
• Skilled in the use of Incident Response tools such as Splunk Enterprise Security, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, for conducting sophisticated cyber incident monitoring and analysis.
• Well-versed in employing forensic tools and suites such as Magnet Axiom, FTK, Cellebrite Physical Analyzer, Kape, Eric Zimmerman Tools to support investigative processes.
• Adept at conducting open-source research to identify and understand active or potential threats.
• Highly regarded certifications for this position include, but are not limited to:

• GIAC Continuous Monitoring Certification (GMON)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA)
• GIAC Cloud Threat Detection (GCTD)
• GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR)
• GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics Certification (GASF)
• GIAC Mobile Device Security Analyst (GMOB)
• Must possess problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written.
• Must be able to work effectively in a high-stress environment during critical incidents and be adaptable to a dynamic operational speed.
• Ability to respond effectively to customers with a sense of urgency.
• Proficient in Microsoft and Adobe toolsets, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Acrobat, etc.
• Highly motivated with the ability to handle and manage multiple tasks at any one time.
• Ability to forge new relationships with both individuals and teams.
• Must be a self-starter, that can work independently and as part of a team.

• Desired Qualifications:
• Relevant cybersecurity certifications such as GIAC.
• Solid foundation in the principles and practices of digital forensics methodologies and incident handling.
• Familiarity with cybersecurity frameworks, standards, and best practices.
• Experience with malware analysis and reverse engineering.
• Scripting, coding, and query language experience (Bash, PowerShell, KQL, SPL, Python, etc)
• Experience conducting Incident Response in AWS Cloud environments.

We’re actively searching for talented security and technology practitioners who are ready to experience the True Zero difference. As a True Zero team member, you'll enjoy:

- Competitive salary, paid twice per month

- Best in class medical coverage

- 100% of medical premiums covered by True Zero

- Company wide new business incentive programs

- Contribution Incentives (i.e. white papers, blog posts, internal webinars, etc.)

- 3 weeks of PTO starting + 11 Paid Holidays Annually

- 401k Program with 100% company match on the first 4%

- Monthly reimbursement of Cell Phone and Home Internet costs

- Paternity/Maternity Leave

- Investment in training and certifications to broaden and deepen your technical skills