Host Forensics Analyst

4 weeks ago


Arlington, Virginia, United States BCMC Full time
Job Overview

The Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) at DHS secures the Nation's cyber and communications infrastructure. As a Host Forensics Analyst, you will be part of a team that provides front-line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunts for malicious cyber activity. Your expertise will be crucial in developing a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches and providing technical assistance to Federal leads.

Responsibilities:
  • Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements
  • Provide technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques
  • Write in-depth reports and support peer reviews
  • Support forensic analysis and mentor junior personnel
  • Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts
  • Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
  • Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details
  • Track and document on-site incident response activities
Requirements:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
  • DHS Suitability
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations
  • Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems
  • Able to write cyber investigative reports
  • Experience with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
  • Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures
Desired Skills:
  • Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Magnet Axiom Cyber, Snort, Splunk or other SIEM Tools
  • Proficiency with conducting all-source research
Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

Benefits:
  • Extremely competitive salary
  • 95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, and vision coverages
  • 100% employer paid for employee life, STD, and LTD disability coverages
  • 401k with company match and profit sharing
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent and health care
  • 11 standard holidays and 3 weeks of annual leave


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