Host Based Systems Analyst III

About ARSIEM Corporation At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients. We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government. ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support. As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients. That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. ARSIEM is looking for a Host Forensics Analyst to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides 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 systems and digital artifacts. Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement Traveling to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions Evaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious code Minimum Qualifications BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience 8+ 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 computer systems (forensic images) Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation 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 proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency with conducting all-source research. GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP 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 (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, etc.) Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix, Etc) Clearance Requirement This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Candidate Referral Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500, and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment. ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr ARSIEM Corporation