Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Host Forensics AnalystNightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission.Responsibilities:Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operationsProviding technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessaryWriting in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnelSupporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of onsite engagementsAssisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigationPlanning, coordinating and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidenceDistilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reportsServing as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocolsTracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagementEvaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious codeRequired Skills:U.S. CitizenshipMust have an active TS/SCI clearanceMust be able to obtain DHS Suitability8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic toolsAbility to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findingsExperience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacksExperience with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocolsSkilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stagesKnowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilitiesKnowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resourcesMust be able to work collaboratively across physical locationsDesired Skills:Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:EnCaseFTKSIFTX-WaysVolatilityWireSharkSleuth Kit/AutopsySplunkSnortOther EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)Proficiency with conducting all-source researchRequired Education:BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experienceDesired Certifications:GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSPThe salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.