Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Node.Digital

  • Arlington, VA
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7 -9 years of host or digital forensics experience. - Knowledgeable in a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationArlington, VA

    Description

    Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

    Location: Arlington, VA

    Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

    Node is seeking Host Forensic Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

    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, supporting with peer reviews, and providing 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 including 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

    Requirements

    Required Skills:

    - U.S. Citizenshipc`

    - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

    - Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

    - 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools

    Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)

    - Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings

    - Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

    - Experience with proper evidence handling 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 a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources

    - Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

    Desired Skills:

    - Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:

    --- EnCase

    --- FTK

    --- SIFT

    --- X-Ways

    --- Volatility

    --- WireShark

    --- Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

    --- Splunk

    --- Snort

    --- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)

    - Proficiency in conducting all-source research.

    Required Education:

    BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7 -9 years of host or digital forensics experience

    Desired Certifications:

    - GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

    Company Overview:

    Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

    Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

    OUR CORE VALUES

    Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

    Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

    We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

    Our mantra is “~Simple * Secure * Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

    Benefits

    We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Basic Life
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Saving Account
    • 401K
    • Three weeks of PTO
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • Pre-Approved Online Training

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