[Expression of Interest]Incident Responder / DFIR

Incident Responder / DFIR

Recruit123 is helping our client to hire an Incident Responder / DFIR Specialist to join their cybersecurity team.

Our client is a Singapore-based organization looking for an experienced Incident Responder / Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Specialist to investigate security incidents, perform forensic analysis, and strengthen the organization's incident response capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support investigation of cybersecurity incidents, including malware infections, data breaches, and unauthorized access

Perform digital forensic analysis on compromised systems, including disk, memory, network, and log forensics

Conduct malware analysis to determine behavior, scope, and impact of security incidents

Identify root cause, attack timeline, and indicators of compromise (IOCs) for each incident

Coordinate incident response activities across technical teams, ensuring timely containment, eradication, and recovery

Prepare detailed incident reports, forensic findings, and post-incident reviews for stakeholders and management

Develop and refine incident response playbooks, procedures, and forensic methodologies

Maintain situational awareness of emerging threats, threat actor tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs)

Support tabletop exercises and incident response readiness testing

Liaise with law enforcement, regulators, or external forensic vendors where required for major incidents

Requirements

Degree/Diploma in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Security, or related field

Minimum 3–6 years of experience in incident response, digital forensics, or a related cybersecurity role (experience level flexible depending on specific client mandate)

Relevant certifications strongly preferred: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, GNFA, or equivalent

Strong knowledge of forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Volatility, X-Ways) and malware analysis techniques

Solid understanding of network protocols, operating system internals (Windows/Linux), and log analysis

Experience handling incidents in a SOC, CERT, or dedicated IR/forensics team environment

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work calmly and effectively under pressure during live incidents

Excellent report-writing and communication skills, able to present findings to both technical and executive audiences

Willingness to be on-call for critical incident response support outside regular hours

What's on Offer:

Salary: SGD 5,500 – 9,500/month, commensurate with experience and certifications

Hands-on exposure to high-impact incident investigations and forensic casework

Certification and training support (e.g., GIAC/SANS courses)

Career progression pathway toward senior IR lead, forensics specialist, or CERT management roles

Recruit123 Pte Ltd

EA Personnel: Lian Cher Chieh (Steffan)

EA Personnel Registration No.: R1217705

EA License No.: 25C2810EA

steffan.lian@recruit-123.com