Cybersecurity Analyst / Engineer with Forensics

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Cybersecurity Engineer with Forensics experience

Experience : 5 years to SME

Location : Spring, TX (Suburb of Houston)

On-Site : 100% (No remote / hybrid) it is 100% onsite

Relocation : Assistance available

Salary Range : DOE

Type : Full-Time / Direct-Hire

Cyber security Engineer

Our client is a cutting-edge agency committed to safeguarding lives and preventing victimization through cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions. They are growing and are looking for an exceptional Cybersecurity Engineer to join the dedicated team and make them even better. They offer a collaborative, dynamic environment, mission-driven, impactful work, a people-focused culture, and the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

In this vital role, you'll identify signature attributes associated with cyber intrusions, develop custom tools, analyze malware, and perform reverse engineering. Additionally, you'll provide your expertise and guidance in cyber vulnerabilities and cybercriminal tactics and techniques. This is the perfect opportunity for an emerging, dedicated technical engineer with experience in cybersecurity, preferably in roles focusing on network security, malware analysis, or threat intelligence. Take the opportunity to land a role that allows you to contribute meaningfully, engage in dynamic, purpose-focused work, and craft a career you genuinely love.

Cybersecurity Engineer R ole

Key : Forensics Experience

• Review network logs and security alerts for potential threats
• Build and refine custom software tools for network analysis and intrusion detection
• Aggregate and correlate data from various sources to detect malicious activity
• Provide expert analysis and remediation during security incidents
• Analyze in-house and third-party application code for vulnerabilities
• Decompile and analyze malware samples to identify unique signatures
• Stay informed on the latest cyber threats and research new cybersecurity tools / techniques
• Compile findings into reports or briefings for team and external stakeholders
• Conduct or attend training sessions for skill improvement or team onboarding
• Ad hoc tasks and projects

REQUIREMENTS

o Linux command line experience : nmap, tcpdump, netstat, ping, traceroute, ifconfig, iptables, tmux, history, tee, top, rsync, wget, nslookup

o OS distributions like Kali Linux, Tails, .. experience using Virtual Machines (Virtual Box, VMWare)

Preferred :

CORE ATTRIBUTES

The following are the relevant and necessary core attributes that will contribute to success in this role :