Principal Security Engineer – Digital Forensics & Investigations

Location: US Remote

Synonymous Business Title (s): Principal System Engineer

Overview:

Blue Yonder is a global leader in digital supply chain software solutions. We empower businesses to optimize their supply chains with AI-driven insights and innovative solutions. Join us to shape the future of global cyber security.

The Principal Security Engineer – Digital Forensics & Investigations is a senior technical expert responsible for leading high-impact investigations, deep forensic analysis, and complex incident response efforts. This role ensures cyber events are thoroughly investigated, evidence is preserved with integrity, and root causes are identified to drive continuous improvements in the organization’s security posture.

What You’ll be Doing/Scope:

• Lead and conduct digital forensic investigations across endpoints, cloud environments, networks, and SaaS platforms.
• Serve as an escalation point for complex incidents, advanced persistent threats (APTs), and data breaches.
• Develop and maintain forensic playbooks, procedures, and evidence-handling standards aligned with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Perform deep-dive analysis of malware, logs, memory, and disk images to determine attack vectors and adversary TTPs.
• Provide authoritative incident findings and remediation recommendations to executive and legal stakeholders.
• Partner with legal, HR, compliance, and law enforcement for case management and litigation support.
• Guide and mentor security analysts and engineers on investigative techniques, tools, and case development.
• Recommend and help deploy forensic and investigative toolsets (e.g., EnCase, X-Ways, FTK, Velociraptor).
• Maintain chain-of-custody and documentation for potential legal and regulatory review.

What We Are Looking For:

Required Qualifications:

• 8+ years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, and cyber investigations.
• Expert knowledge of forensic methodologies across Windows, Linux, macOS, mobile, and cloud platforms.
• Proficient with forensic tools (e.g., X-Ways, EnCase, Volatility, SIFT, Cellebrite) and evidence preservation techniques.
• Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA, SOX) affecting digital investigations.
• Deep understanding of malware behavior, intrusion tactics, and attacker tradecraft (aligned to MITRE ATT&CK).
• Strong communication skills with experience producing investigation reports for legal, regulatory, and executive use.
• Ability to manage sensitive investigations discreetly and under pressure.

Preferred Certifications:

• GIAC GCFA, GCFE, GREM, or GCIH
• EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner)
• CFCE (Certified Forensic Computer Examiner)

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The salary range for this position is: $152,311.10 - $175,000.00 USD

The salary range information provided, reflects the anticipated base salary range for this position based on current national data.  Minimums and maximums may vary based on location.  Individual salary will be commensurate with skills, experience, certifications or licenses and other relevant factors.  In addition, this role will be eligible to participate in either the annual performance bonus or commission program, determined by the nature of the position.

At Blue Yonder, we care about the wellbeing of our employees and those most important to them. This is reflected in our robust benefits package and options that includes: 

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision 

• 401K with Matching 

• Flexible Time Off 

• Corporate Fitness Program 

• A variety of voluntary benefits such as; Legal Plans, Accident and Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance and much more

At Blue Yonder, we are committed to a workplace that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging in which everyone can share their unique voices and talents in a safe space. We continue to be guided by our core values and are proud of our diverse culture as an equal opportunity employer. We understand that your career search may look different than others, and embrace the professional, personal, educational, and volunteer opportunities through which people gain experience.

Our Values

If you want to know the heart of a company, take a look at their values. Ours unite us. They are what drive our success – and the success of our customers. Does your heart beat like ours? Find out here: Core Values

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.