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NewGen

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

... malicious cyber activity. They are seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical ... Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of ...

Solutions³ LLC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment  * 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry ...

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Solutions3 LLC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

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 ...

BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

HIRT provides DHS's front-line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious ... directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and ...

BCMC

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

HIRT provides DHS's front-line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious ... directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and ...

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Tyto Athene, LLC

Program Manager

Linthicum, MD · On-site

Provide overall program leadership for digital forensics, cyber incident response, intrusion ... COR), CFL Director, and senior mission stakeholders. * Manage contractor personnel and ...

NewGen

Host Forensics Analyst IV

Arlington, VA · On-site

... malicious cyber activity. They are seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical ... Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of ...

CTC Group

Exploitation Analyst

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

... Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer ... Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will ...

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CTC Group

Exploitation Analyst

Fort George G Meade, MD · On-site

... Computer Forensics, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, Information Assurance, or Computer ... Completion of military training in a relevant area such as JCAC (Joint Cyber Analysis Course) will ...

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Host Forensics Analyst

Host Forensics Analyst

NewGen Technologies

Arlington, VA

Other

Posted 17 days 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 documenton-site incident response activities, and provideupdates to leadership throughout the engagement
  • Travel to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions
  • Evaluate, extract,and analyzesuspected 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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