DFIR Engineer

Become part of a team solving the most significant Cybersecurity & IT Challenges and helping keep the world’s largest and most elite brands safer from cyber threats. At Maverc we have a powerful mindset based on our core values of being accountable, helpful, adaptable, and focused. Maverc Technologies is a proven and effective small business partner and consultant, recognized as a leader in providing cyber security and IT services to the Federal, State, and local Government and within the Intelligence Community. Maverc Technologies is seeking a DFIR Engineer to support one of our State Agency customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Hands-on Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR)
• Conduct in-depth forensic investigations on endpoints
• Perform threat hunting
• Collaborate with SOC Tier 2 analysts and provide technical expertise
• Analyze and mitigate cyber threats in real-time
• Engage in incident response investigations
• Work with advanced security tools (e.g., CrowdStrike, Splunk)
• Participate in team meetings, knowledge sharing, and process improvements
• Maintain high communication and documentation standards

Requirements

• Five years of experience in Cybersecurity or related work

Knowledge of:

• one or more cloud platforms and cloud security
• general information technology (IT) and cybersecurity
• computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• network traffic analysis and packet-level analysis using appropriate tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
• operating systems, including Windows/Unix ports and services.
• modern identity and access management concepts
• phishing tactics and techniques
• advanced cyber threats and vulnerabilities.
• cyber-attack stages (e.g., reconnaissance, scanning, enumeration, gaining access, escalation of privileges, maintaining access, network exploitation, covering tracks).
• adversarial tactics, techniques, and procedures
• intrusion detection methodologies and techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions.
• incident response and handling methodologies.
• countermeasures to address a variety of threats
• around leveraging automation, ML, and/or AI
• advanced threat hunting techniques
• types of digital forensics data and how to recognize them.
• types and collection of persistent data.
• file system implementations (e.g., New Technology File System [NTFS], File Allocation Table [FAT], File Extension [EXT]).
• which system files (e.g., log files, registry files, configuration files) contain relevant information and where to find those system files.
• processes for seizing and preserving digital evidence.    
• Core expertise in Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR), Threat Hunting and Incident Response (Tier 3 level)
• Deep forensic analysis on endpoints
• Understanding forensic artifacts on machines
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to clearly articulate technical knowledge
• Must be concise and direct in responses
• Team collaboration and openness to feedback

Certifications (preferred):

• Industry certifications in general technology (e.g. Network+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, etc.)
• Industry certifications in cyber security, such as: Security+, CySA+, GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Cloud Forensics Responder (GCFR), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA), GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware Certification (GREM), etc.
• Experience in Cyber Breach Response, Security Operations Center (SOC), Network Operations Center (NOC), IT/Cyber Engineering, or Intelligence Community (IC)       

Education: 

• Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Benefits

**Join Maverc. Be Valued.**

At Maverc, we are an inclusive community where diversity in all its forms is embraced, respected, and recognized as a true asset to the company. We are dedicated to fostering this inclusive environment, though we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement. Maverc is committed to evolving into a more inclusive and equitable organization, upholding the principles of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.

Maverc is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, age, religion, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, and local laws.

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Exceptional People, Outstanding Benefits

Exceptional people are the cornerstone of any successful company. To attract and retain such talent, Maverc provides fulfilling work opportunities that complement a balanced lifestyle. We achieve this by offering exceptional benefits, enabling our employees to live and work well.

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Training & Development