Staff Engineer, Digital Forensics & Incident Response
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Data-driven signals on your job's competitivenessSenior, niche DFIR role reduces candidate pool despite a recognizable Rakuten brand presence.
Highly domain-specific DFIR, telecom, and forensic skills limit cross-industry transferability.
Explicit 10-12 years, mandatory DFIR, telecom/Kubernetes/cloud expertise, and preferred certifications enforce strict shortlisting.
Job Description
Structured overview of role & requirementsAbout This Role
Lead end-to-end digital forensics and incident response investigations including triage, containment, eradication, and recovery.
Perform deep forensic analysis across endpoints, networks, cloud, and container environments to reconstruct intrusion chains and scope compromises, including advanced malware analysis.
Develop and maintain incident response playbooks, collaborate with multiple teams for detection improvements, and provide mentorship to junior analysts while maintaining 24/7 incident response readiness.
Minimum Requirements
10-12 years of cybersecurity experience with significant digital forensics and incident response expertise.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or equivalent practical experience.
Expertise in forensic analysis for Windows, Linux, macOS, telecom environments (4G/5G core network elements), containerized environments (Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
Preferred certifications include SANS GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, or CISSP.
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced in handling complex, high-throughput telecom security incidents with deep knowledge of signaling protocols and network traffic forensics.
Proficient in leveraging advanced forensic tools and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK and AI/ML techniques for incident analysis and automation.
Capable of working under pressure in fast-paced environments, with strong documentation skills producing court-admissible reports and managing regulatory compliance.