Incident Responder / DFIR

Recruit123 is helping our client to hire an Incident Responder / DFIR Specialist to join their cybersecurity team.

Our client is a Singapore-based organization looking for an experienced Incident Responder / Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Specialist to investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and strengthen the organization's incident response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and support investigation of cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access
• Perform digital forensic analysis on compromised systems, including disk, memory, network, and log forensics
• Conduct malware analysis to determine behavior, scope, and impact of security incidents
• Identify root cause, attack timeline, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) for each incident
• Coordinate incident response activities across technical teams, ensuring timely containment, eradication, and recovery
• Prepare detailed incident reports, forensic findings, and post-incident reviews for stakeholders and management
• Develop and refine incident response playbooks, procedures, and forensic methodologies
• Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats, threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)
• Support tabletop exercises and incident response readiness testing
• Liaise with law enforcement, regulators, or external forensic vendors where required for major incidents

Requirements:

• Degree/Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field
• Minimum 3–6 years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a related cybersecurity role (experience level flexible depending on specific client mandate)
• Relevant certifications strongly preferred: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, GNFA, or equivalent
• Strong knowledge of forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Volatility, X-Ways) and malware analysis techniques
• Solid understanding of network protocols, operating system internals (Windows/Linux), and log analysis
• Experience handling incidents in a SOC, CERT, or dedicated IR/forensics team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure during live incidents
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills, able to present findings to both technical and executive audiences
• Willingness to be on-call for critical incident response support outside regular hours

What's on Offer:

• Salary: SGD 5,500 – 9,500/month, commensurate with experience and certifications
• Hands-on exposure to high-impact incident investigations and forensic casework
• Certification and training support (e.g., GIAC/SANS courses)
• Career progression pathway toward senior IR lead, forensics specialist, or CERT management roles

Recruit123 Pte Ltd
EA Personnel: Lian Cher Chieh (Steffan)
EA Personnel Registration No.: R1217705
EA License No.: 25C2810EA
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