Digital Forensics Specialist

Description: Hybrid 2-3 days per week on-site in Alexandria, VA. Our client seeks a digital forensics specialist to conduct network and media investigations that support incident response, threat analysis, and enterprise security operations. The role will utilize industry-standard tools, techniques, and procedures to investigate cybersecurity events and security incidents across varied operating systems and cloud environments. Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident with an active Public Trust clearance. This is a contract to hire opportunity. Applicants must be willing and able to work on a w2 basis and convert to FTE following contract duration. For our w2 consultants, we offer a great benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits, 401k with company matching, and life insurance. Rate: $65.00 to $75.00/hr. w2 Responsibilities: Perform network and media digital forensic investigations to support cybersecurity incident response, threat analysis, and enterprise security operations. Utilize industry-standard forensic, malware analysis, and incident response tools, techniques, and procedures to investigate cybersecurity events and security incidents. Experience Requirements: US Citizenship required. 5+ years digital forensics experience across Windows, Linux, and macOS. Experience with disk duplication, mobile forensics, malware analysis, and forensic toolsets. Experience with AWS, Azure, and M365. Ability to investigate Virtual Machines, CloudTrail, and IAM logs. Ability to utilize EDR, SIEM, and full packet capture to perform hunt and investigative activity across endpoints and networks. Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust. Education Requirements: Desired certifications: GCIH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GISF, GXPN, GCTI, GOSI, EnCase (EnCE, CFSR, ENCEP). #J-18808-Ljbffr Eliassen Group