Data Validation Engineer - ITGP

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.