Advanced SOC Forensics Analyst

2 weeks ago

Baltimore, Maryland, United States ALTA IT Services, LLC Full time

Position Title: Digital Forensics SOC Analyst III

Location: South Baltimore area – HYBRID ONSITE - 2 days/week in office

Contract Duration: 1+ year contract with potential for multi-year extension or permanent placement

Citizenship Requirement: U.S. Citizenship is mandatory

Employment Type: W2 required, no C2C arrangements

Key Responsibilities:

ALTA IT Services, LLC is in search of a Digital Forensics SOC Analyst III. This role will collaborate closely with governmental partners to deliver expertise in cybersecurity incident response, mitigation, analysis, and information sharing. The analyst will provide Tier 3 support and conduct comprehensive systems and network forensic investigations as part of the Security Operations Center (SOC) initiatives. The position entails serving as a technical authority and ensuring the accuracy of cybersecurity analyses.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience:

A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field is required, along with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. An Associate degree or completion of cyber-related courses/certifications combined with 5 years of experience in pertinent fields may be accepted in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Essential Skills/Certifications:

  • Proficient in security monitoring and SIEM tools, with a preference for Splunk Enterprise Security.
  • Solid understanding of cyber forensics and incident management best practices, procedures, and standards.
  • Experience with forensic image capture tools such as FTK Imager and MAGNET ACQUIRE.
  • Familiarity with system image, file system, and registry forensics tools (e.g., Encase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM).
  • Knowledge of PCAP analysis tools like Wireshark and TCP Dump.
  • Experience with memory forensics tools such as BlackLight and Volatility.
  • Hands-on experience with Endpoint Detection & Response solutions.

Preferred Skills/Certifications:

  • Practical experience in static malware analysis.
  • Knowledge of malware anti-forensics and obfuscation techniques.
  • Experience with dynamic and static malware analysis tools.
  • Familiarity with custom signature creation using YARA.
  • Programming/scripting skills in languages such as Python, Perl, C, C++, or Go.
  • Industry certifications such as Certified Forensics Computer Examiner (CFCE) or Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI) are highly regarded.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Reporting to the Director of Security Operations or designated representative.
  • Providing Tier 3 escalation support for SOC analysts.
  • Planning and executing investigations for cybersecurity incidents.
  • Conducting forensic examinations on compromised systems.
  • Utilizing forensic tools and techniques effectively in incident response.
  • Creating detailed forensic root cause and impact analysis reports.
  • Contributing to technical briefings regarding forensic examinations.
  • Assisting in malware analysis of tools used by attackers.
  • Staying updated on best practices and tools in incident response and digital forensics.
  • Training SOC analysts on SIEM tool usage and basic event analysis.
  • Developing and refining rules for SIEM and related tools to enhance event analysis.
  • Monitoring networks for potential threats from various sources.
  • Analyzing network traffic from compromised systems.
  • Correlating actionable security events from multiple sources.
  • Reviewing threat data and developing custom detection signatures.
  • Gathering and analyzing threat intelligence data and conducting threat hunting.
  • Understanding tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) associated with advanced threats.
  • Communicating effectively with government counterparts and SOC clients.
  • Developing and implementing operational and technical incident response processes and standards.
  • Willingness to work outside of regular business hours, including on-call support as needed.

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