Host Based Systems Analyst 3
About the job
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Homeland Security suitability before starting employment.
- Must have 5+ years of direct 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).
- Ability to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings.
- Experience analyzing and characterizing cyber attacks.
- Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain-of-custody protocols.
- Skill in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages.
- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities.
- Knowledge of proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources.
- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.
- Required education: Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related degree; alternatively, a high school diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.
- Assist federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at on-site engagements by coordinating data collection and acquisition operations.
- Provide technical assistance on data collection and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Write in-depth reports, support peer reviews, and provide quality assurance reviews for junior personnel.
- Support forensic analysis and mentor or provide guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of on-site engagements.
- Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigations.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts.
- Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports.
- Serve as a technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols.
- Track and document on-site incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout engagements.
- Travel to incident response locations in the United States, territories, and possessions.
- Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code.
- 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 security information and event management (SIEM) tools such as ArcSight, LogRhythm, and Elastic, and other endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools such as CrowdStrike, Microsoft Defender for Endpoint, and Trellix.
- Proficiency conducting all-source research.
- One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, or CISSP.
About the company
Solutions³ provides end-to-end cybersecurity, ITOM, and ITSM consulting and training, offering advisory services, training, and implementation based on ITIL, NIST, and CIS standards. It works through a people-process-technology lifecycle and partners with the DVMS Institute to create, protect, deliver, and verify trusted digital value using the Digital Value Management System and related accreditations. The company differentiates itself with a standards-driven, end-to-end approach and recognized accreditations (APMG International, UK NCSC/GCHQ, DHS/CISA), plus a collaborative method that yields clearly defined, executable projects aligned to client missions and risk. Its goal is to help organizations of any size manage digital risk, improve resiliency, and derive value from digital services through training, mentoring, and proven governance and implementation practices.
Company Size
1-10
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Wyckoff, New Jersey
Founded
2003
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Nine-intern 2026 cybersecurity program builds a low-cost recruiting funnel and future delivery capacity.
- Partnerships with Trinity, OpenText, and Secure64 broaden offerings and improve bid credibility.
- Current DHS, FBI, and Navy awards create references for higher-value federal task orders.
What critics are saying
- Federal contract dependence exposes revenue to recompetes, budget delays, and protest risk in 2026.
- Large primes can bundle training and compliance work, squeezing Solutions³ margins and win rates.
- If federal cybersecurity spending slows, Solutions³ loses its core growth engine and hiring pipeline.
What makes Solutions³ unique
- Solutions³ won DHS/CISA Federal Cyber Defense Skilling Academy training in 2026.
- Solutions³ earned FBI Cyber Division training award and Navy SeaPort NxG participation in 2026.
- Solutions³ is a CMMC RPO, aligning offerings with federal compliance demand.
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