# Senior DFIR Guardian

**Company:** [COGNNA](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/aydG9Ro7dyw3ZVzTVH8fxU.md)
**Location:** Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** Threat Detection

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## Description

-   Own end-to-end forensic investigations across endpoints, cloud platforms, and network infrastructure — from initial triage to root cause, including IoC identification, data exfiltration, and unauthorized access
-   Coordinate and lead the DFIR team across active investigations, ensuring consistent methodology, evidence integrity, and investigative velocity
-   Pull and analyze logs from EDR/XDR, SIEM, DLP, IdP, and email gateway platforms to reconstruct precise attack and user activity timelines
-   Acquire forensic images from laptops, mobile devices, servers, and cloud repositories with full chain of custody
-   Go deep on artifacts — file systems, memory, registry, logs, config states — to reconstruct exactly what happened and when
-   Correlate endpoint, network, and identity telemetry into a coherent picture of attacker behavior and system access
-   Build AI-assisted workflows that automate evidence collection, pattern detection, and timeline generation to scale investigative capacity
-   Translate technical findings into clear, chronological narratives for executives and cross-functional stakeholders — no jargon, no ambiguity
-   Close the loop: feed investigation outcomes back into detection rules, access controls, and policy improvements.

## Requirements

### 🎓 Education

-   Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, International Relations, Computer Science, or related field.

### 💼 Experience

-   3+ years in digital forensics, incident response, or security investigations, with a track record leading or coordinating DFIR engagements
-   Exceptional written and verbal communication in both English & Arabic.
-   Hands-on proficiency with forensic tooling: FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Axiom, or equivalent platforms
-   Strong command of network protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS) and log analysis across SIEM platforms
-   Scripting ability in Python, PowerShell, or Bash — used to automate evidence processing, not just theoretically
-   Deep working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux/Unix environments at the artifact and system level
-   Proven experience integrating AI tools into investigative workflows to accelerate triage, pattern detection, or reporting
-   Clear, confident communicator — able to brief executives and work alongside legal, HR, and compliance teams without losing technical precision
-   Compliance: Ensuring all operations align with NCA ECC and SAMA CSF regulations.

**🏅 Certifications (Highly Preferred)**

-   SANS / GIAC (GCFA, GCFE, GNFA, GCIA or similar)
-   IACIS CFCE
-   EC-Council CHFI
-   Offsec (OSDA, OSIR)

## Benefits

🚀 **Impact that Matters** – Build products that shape the future of cybersecurity and protect organizations globally.

🏢 **On-Site Collaboration** – Be at the heart of innovation in our Riyadh office, working side by side with passionate experts.

💡 **Continuous Growth** – Access to certifications, trainings, and opportunities to sharpen your expertise.

📈 **Ownership Mindset** – Benefit from our **ESOP program** and grow with COGNNA’s success.

🤝 **Culture of Trust** – We empower talent, encourage ownership, and celebrate real outcomes.