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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$131K - $149K/yr

Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection ... Proficiency with conducting all-source research Desired Certifications: One or more of the ...

Digital Forensic Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

Responsibilities The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The ...

Forensic & Intrusion Analyst

Linthicum, MD · On-site +1

$115K/yr

Develop, research, and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trend in ... forensic analysis, and data recovery Requirements * TS/SCI Clearance About Us For more than 20 ...

Support forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis ... Proficiency with conducting all-source research * Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE ...

Digital Forensic Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

Responsibilities The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The ...

Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$134K/yr

Responsibilities: - Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite ... research. Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related ...

Digital Forensic Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$176K - $282K/yr

Responsibilities The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The ...

Responsibilities: - Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite ... research. Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related ...

Support forensic analysis and mentor/provide guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and ... Proficiency with conducting all-source research * Experience with or knowledge of two or more of ...

Digital Forensics Analyst

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

ORA_ON_SITE Description Seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst , to serve as a member of an ... Conduct research and technical reviews on forensic products proposed for consideration for the ...

Lead and participate in research projects that expand the horizons of forensic chemistry, particularly in the analysis and characterization of seized drugs and adulterants. * Develop and Implement ...

Conduct Advanced Research: Lead and participate in research projects that expand the horizons of forensic toxicology, particularly in the analysis and characterization of NPS and emerging drugs.

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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA • On-site

Solutions3 LLC
11 - 50 employees

$131K - $149K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 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