Solutions³

Cybersecurity, ITOM, ITSM consulting and training

Host Forensics Analyst - Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$131k - $149k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Must be a United States citizen.
Must have an active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance.
Must be able to obtain Department of Homeland Security Suitability prior to starting employment.
Must have 8+ 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 with the analysis and characterization of 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.
Ability to work collaboratively across physical locations.
Required education is a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related degree; alternatively, a high school diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.

Responsibilities

Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection and acquisition operations.
Provide technical assistance on data collection techniques 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 for onsite 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 the technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols.
Track and document onsite incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement.
Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Snort, Splunk, or other Endpoint Detection and Response tools, including CrowdStrike and Carbon Black.
Proficiency with conducting all-source research.
One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, or CISSP.

Title: Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Description:
Solutions³ LLC provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

We are seeking experienced Host Forensics Analysts to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.
Eligibility:

Must be a US Citizen
Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment 
8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools

Responsibilities Include:

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
Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code

Required Skills:

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

Desired Skills:

Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)
Proficiency with conducting all-source research

Desired Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

About the Company

Solutions³

Cybersecurity, ITOM, ITSM consulting and training

Solutions³ provides cybersecurity, IT operations management (ITOM), and IT service management (ITSM) consulting and training, with implementation supported by industry-standard practices. It works through a people–process–technology lifecycle that includes advisory services, training, and deployment of market-ready applications, in partnership with the DVMS Institute to Create, Protect, Deliver, and Verify Trusted Digital Business value. It stands apart by combining a formal, standards-driven end-to-end approach with recognized accreditations (APMG International, UK NCSC/GCHQ, DHS/CISA) and a collaborative methodology that yields clearly defined, executable projects aligned to client objectives. Its goal is to help organizations of any size manage digital risk, improve resiliency, and create value from digital services through governance, training, and proven implementation practices.

Company size: 1-10
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Wyckoff, NJ
Founded: 2003

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