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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

Responsibilities * -Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite ... Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy * Magnet Axiom Cyber * Snort * Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm ...

Nwis

Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Sterling, VA · On-site

$99K - $206K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to ... Sleuth Kit/Autopsy--- Splunk--- Snort--- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc ...

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How much do autopsy assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for autopsy assistant in Reston, VA is $19.80, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.02 and $22.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an autopsy assistant?

An Autopsy Assistant helps forensic pathologists by preparing bodies, collecting specimens, and maintaining the morgue. They assist in examinations, document findings, and ensure proper handling of remains. This role requires attention to detail, knowledge of anatomy, and the ability to work in a clinical or forensic setting.

What does an autopsy assistant do?

A typical day for an Autopsy Assistant involves preparing the autopsy suite, assisting the pathologist during examinations, and handling specimens for lab analysis. You may be responsible for maintaining detailed records, cleaning and sterilizing equipment, and ensuring chain-of-custody protocols are followed. The role often requires collaboration with medical examiners, law enforcement, and laboratory staff. Due to the sensitive nature of the work, maintaining professionalism and discretion is essential throughout all responsibilities. Work schedules can vary, including on-call or weekend shifts depending on the facility.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an autopsy assistant?

To thrive as an Autopsy Assistant, you need foundational knowledge in anatomy, pathology, and safe laboratory practices, usually supported by an associate degree or relevant certification in mortuary science or a related field. Familiarity with autopsy instruments, evidence-handling protocols, and digital recordkeeping systems is often required. Exceptional attention to detail, communication skills, and emotional resilience help individuals excel in this role. These skills are crucial for maintaining accuracy, ensuring legal compliance, and working smoothly within multidisciplinary forensic or pathology teams.

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Infographic showing various Autopsy Assistant job openings in Reston, VA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 27% As Needed, and 73% Full Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $41,193 per year, or $19.8 per hour.

Host Forensics Analyst

NewGen

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

Our Partner serves as a prime contractor in a federal program, performing investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. They provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Contract personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunt for malicious cyber activity. They are seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities
  • -Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
  • Provide technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
  • Write in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
  • Support forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of onsite engagements
  • Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts
  • Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
  • Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
  • Track and document on-site incident response activities, and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement
  • Travel to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions
  • Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code
Requirements
  • US Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensics investigations, using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
  • Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images)
  • Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
  • Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
  • Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation 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 with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:
    • EnCase
    • SIFT
    • X-Ways
    • Volatility
    • WireShark
    • Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy
    • Magnet Axiom Cyber
    • Snort
    • Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, etc.)
    • Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix, etc.)
  • Proficiency with conducting all-source research
  • Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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