Cybersecurity Host-Based Forensics Analyst


Job Details

We are seeking Cybersecurity Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.
Eligibility:

  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain Client Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability prior to starting
  • Must have 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools
Responsibilities:
  • Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations
  • Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
  • Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
  • Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of onsite engagements.
  • Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
  • Planning, coordinating and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence
  • Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
    Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
  • Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement
  • Evaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious code

Required Skills:
  • Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
  • Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting forensics findings
  • Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
  • Experience with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols
  • Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
  • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Desired Skills:
  • Experience and proficiency with the following tools and techniques: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, and Snort
  • Experience with other EDR Tools: Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc
  • Proficiency with Conducting all-source research
Required Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.

Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CEH, CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, OSCP, GNF





 Nine Mind Solutions

 05/01/2024

 Arlington,VA