Job Summary:
AIS (Applied Information Sciences) is a mission-driven company focused on making a difference through innovative projects. They are seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst responsible for conducting advanced forensic examinations across various digital systems and environments, performing investigations involving malware and cloud platforms, and utilizing modern security technologies for threat hunting.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct forensic examinations on Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems.
• Perform digital media acquisition, including disk imaging, preservation, and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms.
• Perform malware analysis to determine behavior, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and impact.
• Investigate virtualized environments, including Virtual Machines and associated logs/artifacts.
• Perform cloud-based forensic analysis using: Microsoft 365, Azure, AWS.
• Analyze cloud-native logs such as CloudTrail, IAM logs, and other platform security telemetry.
• Utilize EDR, SIEM, and full packet capture tools to examine endpoint behavior, network activity, and anomalous patterns.
• Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify previously undetected malicious activity.
• Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations.
• Leverage industry-standard forensic tools, including EnCase and SANS methodologies.
• Generate detailed forensic reports for technical stakeholders, legal teams, and leadership.
• Maintain strict adherence to evidence handling, analysis integrity, and investigative best practices.
Qualifications:
Required:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting or supporting digital forensic investigations, including: Windows, Linux, and MacOS forensic analysis, Disk imaging and media preservation, Mobile device forensic acquisition and analysis, Malware analysis
• Experience conducting forensic investigations in M365, Azure, and AWS environments.
• Ability to analyze virtualized systems and cloud-native telemetry (CloudTrail, IAM logs).
• Extensive experience using: Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR), Security Information & Event Management (SIEM), Full packet capture platforms
• Strong analytical, documentation, and evidence-handling skills.
• Clearance: Secret
Preferred:
• Experience working in federal, law enforcement, or regulated environments.
• Background in threat intelligence and advanced incident response.
• Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) for forensic workflows.
Company:
AIS helps large commercial and federal clients accelerate innovation with security and compliance in mind. Founded in 1982, the company is headquartered in Reston, USA, with a team of 501-1000 employees. The company is currently Late Stage.