Information Security Specialist

2 weeks ago


Chantilly, Virginia, United States Cornerstone Defense Full time
  • **Location:** Chantilly, Virginia
  • **Type:** Contract
  • **Job #:** 2770
Position: Information Security Specialist

**Clearance Requirement:** *Active TS/SCI w/ Polygraph is essential for application*

Company Overview:
Cornerstone Defense stands as a premier employer within the Intelligence, Defense, and Space sectors of the U.S. Government. We recognize that our most valuable asset is our workforce, and we are dedicated to enhancing their overall work-life balance while supporting critical missions. Our team is consistently challenged to leverage their extensive expertise to deliver comprehensive solutions addressing our nation's most pressing security challenges. If you seek a workplace that not only challenges you professionally but also fosters a supportive environment, Cornerstone Defense is the ideal choice.

Essential Qualifications:
  • The candidate must possess the following essential skills, certifications, and proven experience:
  • Hands-on forensic examination of devices, including laptops and mobile devices, utilizing both open-source and commercial forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, or BlackLight.
  • Experience in handling and imaging various evidence types, including Solid State Drives (SSD), Hard Disk Drives (HDD), USB drives, Volatile Memory, and Compact Disks.
  • Proficiency in data extraction and analysis from diverse sources, including files, logs, directories, unallocated space, raw images, and custom databases.
  • Ability to parse data types to extract metadata and content of forensic significance from various data sources.
  • In-depth understanding of multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Experience in forensic review or reverse engineering of modern mobile devices, specifically Google Android or Apple iOS.
  • Familiarity with virtualization software and environments, including ESXi, VMWare, or VirtualBox.
  • Competence in analyzing identified malicious software or code through both static and dynamic malware analysis.
  • Experience with debuggers and disassemblers such as OllyDbg, WinDbg, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
  • Understanding of system kernel-level processing to identify and report significant kernel events, including root kits, hooked functions, call tables, and data structures.
Highly Preferred Qualifications:
  • Additional skills and experiences that are highly valued but not mandatory include:
  • Programming proficiency in scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with the sponsor's enterprise and operational activities, capabilities, and technical development programs.
  • Understanding of the sponsor's information cybersecurity policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of risk management standards, including Committee on National Security Systems Publication (CNSSP) 1253, Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) 140-2, 199, 200, and National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication 800-37, 800-39.


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