Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Host Forensic Analyst / Host Based Systems Analyst • Location: Arlington, VA • Must have Top Secret Security Clearance Node seeks a Host Forensic Analyst to support a 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 U.S. Citizenship 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 in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma with 7–9 years of host or digital forensics experience Desired Certifications GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP Benefits Medical Dental Vision Basic Life Long-Term Disability Health Savings Account 401(k) Three weeks PTO 10 Paid Holidays Pre-Approved Online Training #J-18808-Ljbffr Node.Digital