Forensics Specialist

June 22, 2026

<div><div>Forensics Specialist Location: We are seeking candidates based in Pacific Time or willing to work West Coast Hours. The Company: <a style="color: rgb(70,120,134);" href="https://www.varonis.com/?hsLang=en" target="_blank">Varonis</a> (Nasdaq: VRNS) is a leader in data security, fighting a different battle than conventional cybersecurity companies. Our cloud-native Data Security Platform continuously discovers and classifies critical data, removes exposures, and detects advanced threats with AI-powered automation.Thousands of organizations worldwide trust Varonis to defend their data wherever it lives — across SaaS, IaaS, and hybrid cloud environments. Customers use Varonis to automate a wide range of security outcomes, including data security posture management (DSPM), data classification, data access governance (DAG), data detection and response (DDR), data loss prevention (DLP), and insider risk management.Varonis protects data first, not last. Learn more at <a style="color: rgb(70,120,134);" href="https://www.varonis.com/?hsLang=en" target="_blank">www.varonis.com</a>.The Role: We are seeking a motivated Forensics Specialist to join our Varonis Forensics team. As a member of our elite cyber security experts, you will be at the forefront of cyber defense, taking charge of Incident Response engagements and providing crucial support for forensic investigations. Your contribution will be pivotal in delivering exceptional response and forensics services to our largest customers. You will work alongside our world-class blue team engineering and R&D teams, contributing to product development, fortifying customer security, and establishing your presence in the cyber tech ecosystem. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a background in digital forensics, incident response, and SOC operations, 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. The Requirements:<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">2+ years of experience working in Digital Forensics and Incident Response/SOC Teams </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Demonstrate knowledge of Windows and Linux forensic techniques, tools, and concepts </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">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.) </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong technical foundation of standard Information Technology concepts and services </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Experience working with multiple enterprise security solutions (e.g., SIEMs, Firewalls, IDPS, AV/EDRs, IAM, DLP, etc.) </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Demonstrate proven experience in Threat Intelligence (TI) with a focus on analyzing and understanding the tactics, techniques, and procedures of known Threat Actors and Advanced Persistent Threats (APTs). </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Proven success contributing to a team-oriented environment </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Strong critical thinking, deductive reasoning, problem-solving, and prioritization skills </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Experience working with common cloud technology providers (e.g., AWS, GCP, Azure) is an advantage </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Be capable of adapting to a fluid and dynamic schedule, ensuring coverage during hours and days beyond the standard work week </li></ul> The Responsibilities:<ul style="margin: 0.0pt;padding-left: 0.0pt;"><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Become an essential member of our 24x7 follow-the-sun global team and collaborate closely with key stakeholders and customers. </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Continuously enhancing security measures and instilling confidence by utilizing the Varonis platform, IOCs, and diverse forensic artifacts. </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Independently lead and execute responses to high-profile cyber threat incidents in customer environments </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Work with the customer to follow up on items that require additional investigation. </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Conduct threat hunting using the Varonis platform and other SOC-related tools and platforms</li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Contribute to, and improve existing team processes while identifying new opportunities for customer impact </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Contribute to the creation and enrichment of knowledge bases through detailed technical investigations and the discovery of new findings. Implement best practices based on these insights </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Engage in close collaboration with our blue team engineering team to enhance the functionality of tools and update investigation playbooks </li><li style="font-family: serif;font-size: 10.0pt;line-height: 116.0%;margin: 0.0pt 0.0pt 8.0pt 26.5pt;padding-left: 9.5pt;text-indent: 0.0pt;">Serve internally and externally as a Cyber Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) to help educate peers and customers, when required </li></ul> We invite you to check out our Instagram Page to gain further insight into the Varonis culture!@VaronisLifeVaronis is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics#LI-Remote </div></div>

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