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Nightwing

Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Sterling, VA · On-site

$99K - $206K/yr

Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability ... Sleuth Kit/Autopsy--- Splunk--- Snort--- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc ...

Nwis

Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Sterling, VA · On-site

$99K - $206K/yr

Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability ... Sleuth Kit/Autopsy--- Splunk--- Snort--- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc ...

Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$145K - $175K/yr

Cyber Crime Investigator Location: On-Site - Quantico, VA Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with ... Sleuth Kit, SIFT, or Magnet Forensics * Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced ...

Nightwing

Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Sterling, VA · On-site

They are seeking a Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III to support U.S. Government customers with onsite ... EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Splunk, Snort, Other EDR ...

Sphinx-LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

... Sleuth Kit, SIFT, or Magnet Forensics * Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced ... cyber solutions firm founded in 2018 by professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence ...

Base One Technologies

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 ...

Base One Technologies

Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings * Experience with ... Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy * Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, Etc.) * Other EDR ...

Solutions³ LLC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings * Experience with ... EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR ...

Solutions³ LLC

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $150K/yr

Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings * Experience with ... EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR ...

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Cyber Forensics Analyst - TS/SCI

Arlington, VA • On-site

Beyond SOF
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 11 - 50 employees
Learn more about Beyond SOFexternal

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Perform event correlation using information from various sources to gain situational awareness and assess attack effectiveness

  • Collect and analyze network intrusion artifacts and device integrity data to identify signs of tampering or compromise

  • Track, document, and report on-site incident response activities and provide technical updates to leadership

Job description

Cyber Forensics Analysts
TS/SCI
Client seeking Cyber Forensics Analysts to support the DHS Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT).This team secures the Nation's cyber and communications infrastructure while providing front line response for cyber incidents and hunting for malicious cyber activity. The client, as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a diagnosis of the severity of breaches. Contract personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity for this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities:
- Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
- Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
- Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URI's, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential incidents
- Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise
- Analyzes identified malicious network and system log activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
- Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership through executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
- Planning, coordinating and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence
- Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details
Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible) and be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic and network investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
- Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity
- Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic, identify anomalous activity / potential threats, analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
- Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
- Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting forensics findings
- In depth knowledge and experience of:
•identifying different classes and characterization of attacks and attack stages
•CND policies, procedures and regulations
•proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
•system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
•of network topologies, Wi-Fi Networking, and TCP/IP protocols
•Splunk (or other SIEMs)
•Vulnerability scanning, assessment and monitoring tools such as Security Center, Nessus, and Endgame
•MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
- 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
•EDR Tools: Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc
•Carving and extracting information from PCAP data
•Non-traditional network traffic: Command and Control
•Preserving evidence integrity according to national standards
•Designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux environment
•Virtualized environments
•Conducting all-source research
Required Education:
8+ years of experience and BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics or network forensic experience
Desired Certifications:
- GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CEH, CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, OSCP, GNFA

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