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Cybersecurity Incident Response & Forensics Specialist

Lynx Technology Partners, LLC.
New York, NY Contractor
POSTED ON 3/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/16/2025
This is a remote position.

  • PLEASE NOTE THIS POSITION WILL ALLOW CONSULTANT TO WORK REMOTELY. HOWEVER, AS Security Threat Intelligence, DUTIES WILL OCCASSIONALLY NECESSITATE CONSULTANT TO WORK ONSITE. THEREFORE, WILL BE CRITICAL FOR THE CONSULTANT TO BE LOCAL TO NYC AND ABLE TO TRAVEL TO OUR OFFICE WITHOUT ISSUE, AS NEEDED (AT THEIR OWN EXPENSE).

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) is seeking a highly technical Incident Response & Forensics Specialist. This position is a part of the IT Threat Intelligence group within the Cyber Security Operations Center and will be expected to provide direct support to the 24/7 Cyber Security Monitoring group as needed. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Serving as a primary point of contact for MTA CSOC & MSSP Cybersecurity Incident escalations
  • Interfaces directly with vendors & third parties for notified/observed compromises
  • Forensics on memory, disks, and logs
  • Malware analysis (dynamic & static)
  • Involvement in full incident response lifecycle
  • Processes evidence in accordance with Chain of Custody
  • Creates Incident reports to brief to executive management
  • Provide recommendations to prevent similar incidents
  • Assist the Threat Intelligence group in other functions including
  • Threat Intelligence / Threat Hunting
  • Threat Readiness
  • Cyber Content Engineering & Automation

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Services, or IT Security related field –Or- A satisfactory equivalent with at least 3 years of IT-Security experience.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience Tier 1 & 2 support for cyber security operation center.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience with performing incident response functions & investigations

Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Strong experience with digital forensic tools
  • Strong understanding and analysis of code such as Powershell, PERL, Python
  • Cybersecurity certifications (preferred)
  • Experience with OT & PCI technologies (preferred)

Benefits

At Lynx Technology Partners, we believe in taking care of our team. That's why we offer a fantastic benefits package that includes health and welfare benefits, life insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and the flexibility of remote work options.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. At Lynx, we celebrate and support individuals from all backgrounds. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status.

Come join us at Lynx Technology Partners! Be a part of our dynamic, forward-thinking team that is passionate about safeguarding digital environments and helping our clients navigate the ever-evolving cyber threat landscape. We can't wait to welcome you!

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