Senior Associate, Data & Technology, Digital Forensics & Incident Response

Role Overview

• Situated in the Cyber, eDiscovery, and Digital Forensics teams within Ankura's Data & Technology division
• Located in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
• Full-time position
• Hybrid working basis
• Responsible for managing team members, guiding their tasks, and ensuring the quality of their work
• Overseeing project scope definition, evidence collection, and technical analysis
• Providing mentorship and assistance to less experienced team members
• Shaping an advanced Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) practice for KSA and the Middle East
• Driving project success and contributing to the professional growth of the team

Responsibilities

• Assist in data management processes
• Investigate security incidents
• Assess intrusion attempts
• Perform detailed forensic analysis
• Handle security investigations across various operating systems
• Create project plans, maintain documentation, and prepare reports
• Analyze client requirements and filter complex, unstructured datasets
• Conduct quality control checks
• Engage with clients, Ankura team members, and other stakeholders
• Support the firm's growth through various activities

Requirements

• Proficiency in analyzing log evidence
• Team-oriented approach to incident response
• Solid technical knowledge and experience in managing security controls
• Understanding of host-based digital forensics
• Capability to construct detailed timelines of significant security events
• Knowledge of the threat actor landscape
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and eDiscovery platforms
• Interest or experience in cybersecurity and forensic technologies
• Excellent communication skills
• Keen attention to detail
• Flexibility for international travel

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with cloud technologies
• Holder of cybersecurity certifications
• Interest in public speaking on Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) topics
• Scripting or programming skills in languages like Python, PowerShell, Bash, C#, VBA, or SQL
• First-hand experience working across the EDRM on eDiscovery matters

What We Offer You

• Extensive career growth opportunities
• Collaboration with internationally recognized experts
• Benefit from a flat team structure
• Chance to travel and participate in international projects