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Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Node.Digital

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

TS/SCI clearanceBachelor's degree

Job overview

Node.Digital is hiring a Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst. Node.Digital is seeking a Host Forensic Analyst to support a critical customer mission. This role involves overseeing and leading forensic teams, providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters, and writing in-depth reports. The analyst will also coordinate evidence collection, conduct comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence, and serve as a technical forensics liaison to stakeholders.

Key focus areas include Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations, Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary, and Write in-depth reports, supporting with peer reviews, and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnel.

Successful candidates bring Top Secret Security Clearance, U.S. Citizenship, and Active TS/SCI Clearance. Important skills include Cyber Forensic Investigations, Leading-Edge Technologies, Industry-Standard Forensic Tools, Create Forensically Sound Duplicates Of Evidence, Write Cyber Investigative Reports, and Documenting Digital Forensics Findings. Preferred (not required): Overseeing Forensic Teams, Leading Forensic Teams, Coordinating Evidence Collection, and Digital Evidence Matters.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Cyber Forensic InvestigationsLeading-Edge TechnologiesIndustry-Standard Forensic ToolsCreate Forensically Sound Duplicates of EvidenceWrite Cyber Investigative ReportsDocumenting Digital Forensics FindingsAnalysis of Cyber AttacksCharacterization of Cyber AttacksProper Evidence Handling ProceduresChain of Custody ProtocolsIdentifying Different Classes of AttacksIdentifying Attack StagesSystem Security ThreatsApplication Security ThreatsSystem Security VulnerabilitiesApplication Security VulnerabilitiesProactive Analysis of SystemsProactive Analysis of NetworksCreating Trust Levels of Critical ResourcesCollaborative WorkOverseeing Forensic TeamsLeading Forensic TeamsCoordinating Evidence CollectionDigital Evidence MattersForensic Investigative TechniquesWriting in-Depth ReportsPeer ReviewsQuality Assurance ReviewsForensic AnalysisCoachingData CollectionData AnalysisReportingPreliminary InvestigationPlanning InventoryCoordinating InventoryDirecting InventoryExamination of Computer-Related EvidenceComprehensive Technical Analysis of Computer-Related EvidenceDistilling Analytic Findings Into Executive SummariesExplaining Investigation DetailsForensic MethodologiesForensic ProtocolsTracking on-Site Incident Response ActivitiesEvaluating Suspected Malicious CodeExtracting Suspected Malicious CodeAnalyzing Suspected Malicious CodeEnCaseFTKSIFT

Qualifications

Top Secret Security ClearanceU.S. CitizenshipActive TS/SCI ClearanceObtain DHS Suitability5+ Years Directly Relevant Experience in Cyber Forensic InvestigationsBS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or Related DegreeHS Diploma and 7-9 Years of Host or Digital Forensics ExperienceGCFAGCFEEnCECCECFCE

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance

Full job description

Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

Node is seeking Host Forensic Analyst 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. Citizenshipc`

  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

  • 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools

  • 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 7 -9 years of host or digital forensics experience

Desired Certifications:

  • 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 VALUES

Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “SimpleSecureSpeed” 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

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