Position Title
Junior Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Analyst
Location
Chennai / Hybrid / On-site
Experience
0–2 Years
Role Summary
We are looking for a motivated Junior DFIR Analyst to support cyber incident investigations, digital forensic examinations, log analysis, and threat response activities. The candidate will work closely with senior investigators and SOC teams to identify, analyze, and contain security incidents.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in incident triage and initial investigation activities
- Collect and preserve digital evidence from endpoints, servers, cloud, and mobile devices
- Perform basic forensic analysis on Windows, Linux, and mobile systems
- Analyse logs from SIEM, EDR, firewalls, VPN, and cloud platforms
- Support malware analysis and phishing investigations
- Prepare investigation timelines and incident documentation
- Assist in ransomware, insider threat, and data breach investigations
- Maintain chain of custody and evidence handling procedures
- Participate in threat hunting and IOC identification
- Create incident reports and technical documentation
Required Skills
- Basic understanding of Incident Response lifecycle
- Knowledge of Windows/Linux operating systems
- Understanding of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, VPN)
- Familiarity with cybersecurity tools such as:
- Splunk / Wazuh / ELK
- Velociraptor
- FTK Imager
- Autopsy
- Wireshark
- Microsoft Defender / CrowdStrike (preferred)
- Basic scripting knowledge (Python, PowerShell, Bash) is an advantage
- Understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and common attack techniques
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree in Cyber Security, Computer Science, IT, or related field
Preferred Certifications
- CEH
- CHFI
- Security+
- Blue Team Level 1 (BTL1)
- Any DFIR-related training
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Good report writing and communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure during incidents
- Willingness to learn and work in rotational/on-call environments
Pay: From ₹20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Work Location: In person
