Ladders
Senior Digital Forensics and Incident Response Engineer
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Contract type:
Permanent
Location:
United States
Work mode:
Onsite
Published on:
14 September 2026
What they need
For our client, we are seeking a Senior Digital Forensics and Incident Response Engineer to join the team of a leader in the healthcare space.
This role will lead high-impact investigations across identity theft, account takeover, and related security events within a healthcare environment. The position combines hands-on forensic analysis, incident response, and workflow automation to strengthen the organization's ability to detect, contain, and remediate evolving threats. You will also partner with leadership and technical stakeholders to mature forensic capabilities, improve response readiness, and influence operational strategy.
Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available
Compensation: $117,600 – $161,700 annually
Responsibilities
- Lead investigations into identity theft and account takeover cases
- Conduct forensic analyses to identify attack methods and root causes
- Develop and automate workflows for scalable response to identity fraud
- Correlate incident data to identify vulnerabilities and recommend remediation
- Manage real-time forensic capabilities and report findings to leadership
- Guide the evolution of forensic capabilities across the organization
- Influence departmental strategy through technical and operational leadership
Qualifications
- 3+ years of cybersecurity experience
- 3+ years in digital forensics and/or incident response
- 3+ years of experience using Splunk, including queries and dashboard development
- 5+ years of digital forensics experience preferred, including FTK and EnCase knowledge
- GIAC/SANS certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, or GIME are desirable
- 2+ years in cloud forensics and incident response
- 1+ years with AI systems investigation
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Paid parental and caregiver leave
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance options
- Opportunities for personal well-being and smart healthcare choices
Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.
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