Cybersecurity Host-Based Forensics Analyst, Nine Mind Solutions, Arlington, VA
Nine Mind Solutions -
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Arlington, VA,
US
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Cybersecurity Host-Based Forensics Analyst
Date Posted: 2024-04-25
Job description
We are seeking Cybersecurity Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission. Eligibility:
Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain Client Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability prior to starting
Must have 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools
Responsibilities:
Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations
Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters 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-related evidence
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 evidence (forensic images)
Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting forensics findings
Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
Experience with proper evidence handing 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 and proficiency with the following tools and techniques: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, and Snort
Experience with other EDR Tools: Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc
Proficiency with Conducting all-source research
Required Education: Bachelor's in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.