Overview
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Resident Engineer at ITHR Technologies Consulting LLC — Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. ITHR Tech Job Description Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Resident Engineer Location: Client Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE) Company: ITHR Tech Contract Duration: 6 Months (Initial) Role Summary We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Resident Engineer to support a key client engagement for an initial six-month period. The successful candidate will be embedded within the clients team, serving as the primary technical expert and focal point for their deployed DFIR solutions.
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ITHR Tech Job Description
Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Resident Engineer
Location: Client Site (Abu Dhabi, UAE)
Company: ITHR Tech
Contract Duration: 6 Months (Initial)
Role Summary
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Digital Forensics & Incident Response (DFIR) Resident Engineer to support a key client engagement for an initial six-month period. The successful candidate will be embedded within the clients team, serving as the primary technical expert and focal point for their deployed DFIR solutions. This role requires strong hands-on expertiseparticularly with Exterro FTKand the ability to ensure ongoing operational readiness of the DFIR environment.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the clients DFIR toolset, with a strong focus on Exterro FTK.
Provide ongoing operational support, maintenance, and troubleshooting for deployed DFIR solutions, including:
Exterro FTK
OpenText EnCase
Oxygen Forensic Detective
Passware Kit Forensic
ACE Lab PC-3000
Assist the clients team with digital forensic investigations and incident response activities using the deployed tools.
Ensure optimal configuration and effective functioning of all DFIR solutions.
Develop and maintain documentation related to DFIR environment configurations, processes, and procedures.
Provide knowledge transfer and informal training to client team members as needed.
Liaise between the client and ITHR Tech for technical support, updates, and escalations.
Stay current with the latest DFIR trends, techniques, and tool updates.
Required Qualifications & Skills
Proven hands-on experience managing, configuring, and using Exterro FTK for digital forensic investigations.
Strong understanding of digital forensics principles, methodologies, and chain-of-custody procedures.
Experience working in a DFIR or Security Operations Center (SOC) environment.
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to serve as a trusted advisor to the client.
Ability to work independently and manage tasks effectively in an on-site environment.
Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field or equivalent practical experience.
Desired Qualifications & Skills
Exterro Certified Engineer (ECE) or Exterro Certified Examiner (ACE) certification (highly desirable).
Hands-on experience with one or more of the following tools:
OpenText EnCase Forensic
Oxygen Forensic Detective
Passware Kit Forensic
ACE Lab PC-3000
Experience working as a resident engineer or in a client-facing technical support role.
Familiarity with digital forensics lab setup and management.
Additional relevant industry certifications (e.g., GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE).
Experience
Minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience in digital forensics and incident response.
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