Job Title: Data Validation Engineer Location: Remote Contract Duration: 6 Months Employment Type: Contract

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Data Validation Engineer for a 6-month remote contract role. This position plays a crucial role in supporting data remediation efforts, particularly in environments impacted by advanced persistent threats (APTs) or malware. The ideal candidate will be skilled in data scanning, malware detection/removal, and OS-level threat analysis across various platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Utilize Dell’s patent-pending data scanning process to validate and cleanse data, identifying and removing malicious files or payloads.

Conduct in-depth operating system startup reviews (Windows, Linux, Unix, Mac) to uncover and eliminate hidden persistence mechanisms left by threat actors.

Perform manual and automated forensic scans of system files and logs to support malware and backdoor detection.

Collaborate with cybersecurity teams to validate data integrity and ensure sanitized files are ready for safe restoration or use.

Provide documentation and reporting for each scan or analysis session, ensuring traceability and audit readiness.

Required Qualifications:

3+ years of experience in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or malware analysis.

Strong knowledge of operating system internals and startup mechanisms across Windows, Linux, Unix, and macOS.

Familiarity with malware detection , threat hunting , and data sanitization techniques .

Experience using commercial and open-source tools for malware scanning and data validation.

Excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Dell or similar enterprise data validation tools.

Digital forensics or incident response certifications (e.g., GCFA, GREM, CEH).

Background in enterprise recovery or post-incident remediation work.