Digital Forensic Incident Response Team Lead

Digital Forensic Incident Response Team Lead

Key Role:

Lead and inspire a team of skilled incident response analysts, fostering a culture of technical expertise, collaboration, and excellent client delivery. Serve as the team lead, leading incident response for major incidents and coordinating efforts to contain and resolve cybersecurity issues. Convey status updates to critical stakeholders, including Cybersecurity and Operation leaders, legal, and others, as required. Develop, maintain, and review critical documentation for all incidents. Provide thought leadership for program improvements and new initiatives. Guide junior team members, providing mentorship and fostering a culture of continuous learning and excellence in the Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) domain.

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience with digital forensics or incident response

• Experience analyzing Microsoft Windows and non-Windows systems, including Mac or Linux, and using DFIR toolsets, including FTK, EnCase, XWF, and Axiom

• Experience with scripted DFIR toolsets written in Python or PowerShell

• Experience with analyzing logs, including firewall, network traffic, IIS, Antivirus, and DNS

• Knowledge of common forensic artifacts analyzed during incidents to determine attack, vector, lateral movement, and data exfiltration

• Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis

• Ability to organize case notes and prepare detailed technical reports

• Ability work after standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and take a rotation on call

• HS diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience with forensically analyzing cloud data, including AWS, Azure, or GCP

• Knowledge of mobile device platforms, including smartphones and tablets

• Ability to prioritize work assignments without guidance

• Possession of excellent communication skills to interface verbally and in writing to clients

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; Master's degree a plus

• DFIR or Cybersecurity Certification, including CCE, EnCE, CFCE, CISSP, CISM, GCIA, GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GNFA Certification

Compensation

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Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $110,100.00 to $250,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.