DFIR Researcher

Summary

Data has never been more valuable and vulnerable. As cybercriminals become more sophisticated and regulations more strict, organizations struggle to answer one key question: “Is my data safe?

At Varonis, we see the world of cybersecurity differently. Instead of chasing threats, we believe the most practical approach is protecting data from the inside out. We’ve built the industry’s first fully autonomous Data Security Platform to help our customers dramatically reduce risk with minimal human effort.

At Varonis, we move fast. We’re an ultra-collaborative company with brilliant people who care deeply about the details. Together, we’re solving interesting and complex puzzles to keep the world’s data safe.

We work in a flexible, hybrid model, so you can choose the home-office balance that works best for you.

Join our research and development team as a Digital Forensics and Incident Response Researcher within the Varonis MDDR Research team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in cyber defense, specifically focusing on conducting research on big data and Investigation algorithms. Your primary responsibilities will revolve around research and development of forensic investigations on big data, demanding a high level of proficiency in coding, particularly in Python.

As a key contributor, you will closely collaborate with our global DFIR, and engineering teams, actively participating in product development and reinforcing our global team operations. This role requires substantial experience in digital forensics and incident response, making your expertise essential in delivering advanced research capabilities.

If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have an extensive background in DFIR and development experience, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make an impact and advance your career. Join us on the front lines of cyber defense and help protect our customers from the ever-evolving threat landscape.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research on big data and develop complex Investigation algorithms.
• Collaborate closely with our engineering teams to enhance functionality of our security platform to better support your research.
• Evaluate the success and accuracy of your research, identifying areas for improvement in the process.
• Study and analyze threats discovered by our global DFIR team, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of emerging cyber threats.
  
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience working in DFIR/Research roles.
• High-level of proficiency in coding, particularly in Python (PySpark).
• Demonstrate knowledge of Windows and Linux forensic techniques, tools, and concepts.
• Strong knowledge of network architecture fundamentals (Proxies, NAT, firewalls, IDPS, DMZ, etc.) as well as common network protocols and applications (TCP/UDP, DNS, HTTP/S, etc.)
• Strong technical foundation of standard Information Technology concepts and services, including active directory environment.
• Experience working with multiple enterprise security solutions (e.g., SIEMs, Firewalls, IDPS, AV/EDRs, IAM, DLP, etc.)
• Proven success contributing to a team-oriented environment.
• Strong critical thinking, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and prioritization skills.
  
  

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