Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) analyst

• Industry certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, GCIA, CISSP, CISM, Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security Specialty, or comparable credentials are highly desirable (not mandatory)
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, Engineering, Intelligence Studies, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience is desirable (not mandatory)

Work Environment

Remote or hybrid eligible. Participation in an on-call rotation. Travel is not required as part of the standard day-to-day duties. The role supports global operations and may engage with stakeholders across multiple regions and time zones.

What you can expect from RGA:

• Gain valuable knowledge from and experience with diverse, caring colleagues around the world.
• Enjoy a respectful, welcoming environment that fosters individuality and encourages pioneering thought.
• Join the bright and creative minds of RGA, and experience vast, endless career potential.

We’re excited to get to know you and connect your unique skills with our global opportunities. To create a modern and seamless experience, we use artificial intelligence (AI) in parts of our preliminary screening process. This technology helps us personalize job recommendations, automate interview scheduling, evaluate candidates based solely on experience—without considering name, gender, or other personal details—and provide real-time answers through our chatbot. AI is used only during early screening and never makes hiring decisions. Your RGA recruiter will work closely with you every step of the way to ensure the process feels personal, thoughtful, and focused on you.

Originally posted on Himalayas

• 5+ years in incident response, DFIR, security operations, consulting, or related cybersecurity disciplines.
• Experience leading major cyber incidents involving ransomware, business email compromise, insider threats, cloud compromise, supply chain attacks, or advanced persistent threats.
• Strong digital forensics capability using industry-standard forensic and triage tools.
• Experience with Splunk, Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike Falcon, ServiceNow SIR, and cloud security technologies.
• Knowledge of network protocols, detection engineering, log analytics, and threat hunting methodologies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for technical and executive audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a global enterprise environment.
• Forensic tools (FTK, Encase, X-Ways, Magnet Axiom, SIFT or other) experience is mandatory.
• Provide technical leadership during investigations
• and serve as a trusted advisor for cybersecurity risk management and response readiness.