Description
Host Forensics Analysts/Host Based Systems Analyst
Location: Arlington, VA
Must have Top Secret Security Clearance
Node is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.
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, supporting with peer reviews, and providing 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 including 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
Requirements
Required Skills:
- U.S. Citizenship- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability-
8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools
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Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
- Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings- Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks- Experience with proper evidence handling 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 a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including 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--- Splunk--- Snort--- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)- Proficiency in conducting all-source research.
Required Education:
BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience
Desired Certifications:
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GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
Company Overview:
Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:OUR CORE VALUESIdentifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilitiesOur customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partnerWe believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellenceOur mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life
- Long-Term Disability
- Health Saving Account
- 401K
- Three weeks of PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Pre-Approved Online Training
