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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $149K/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 ...

... new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Solutions³ LLC provides remote and onsite ... EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR ...

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $149K/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 ...

Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings * Experience with ... Sleuth Kit/Autopsy * Splunk * Snort * Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)

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 ...

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K/yr

... malicious cyber activity. Responsibilities : • Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and ... EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR ...

Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings * Experience with ... Sleuth Kit/Autopsy * Splunk * Snort * Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc.) Desired ...

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K/yr

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 ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for cyber sleuth in the United States is $122,108.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $100,500.00 and $149,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA • On-site

Solutions3 LLC
11 - 50 employees

$131K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 17 days ago


Job description

Title: Host Based Systems Analyst IV
Description:
Solutions³ LLC provides 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.
We are seeking experienced Host Forensics Analysts to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.
Eligibility:
  • Must be aUS Citizen
  • Must have anactive TS/SCIclearance
  • Must be able to obtainDHS Suitabilityprior to starting employment
  • 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
Responsibilities Include:
  • Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
  • Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques 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 systems and digital artifacts
  • 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 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, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)
  • Proficiency with conducting all-source research
Desired Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience