Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Arlington County, Arlington, VA, USA
In Person
CybersecuritySecurity Operations & Incident Response
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- An active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance is required.
- Must be able to obtain Department of Homeland Security suitability.
- At least five 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 evidence, including forensic images.
- Ability to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings.
- Experience analyzing and characterizing cyber attacks.
- Experience with proper evidence handling 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.
- A Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or a related degree, or a high school diploma and 7–9 years of host or digital forensics experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist federal leads in overseeing and leading forensic teams at on-site engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations.
- Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters 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 guide others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of on-site engagements.
- Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams during preliminary investigations.
- Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence.
- 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 the engagement.
- Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with or knowledge of at least two of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, Wireshark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Splunk, Snort, and other endpoint detection and response tools such as CrowdStrike or Carbon Black.
- Proficiency in conducting all-source research.
- Desired certifications include GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, and CISSP.
About the company
Node.Digital builds digital solutions using AI automation and machine learning to help clients achieve their missions. Its approach centers on designing and deploying AI-powered software that automates processes, analyzes data, and supports decision-making for complex, mission-focused problems. Unlike general software firms, Node.Digital emphasizes delivering tailored, mission-driven solutions that address each customer’s unique objectives. The company’s goal is to enable organizations to operate more effectively and achieve impactful outcomes by applying AI and ML to real-world challenges.
Company Size
11-50
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Herndon, Virginia
Founded
2017
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- HRSA awarded Node.Digital a $2.99 million AI/ML contract in May 2026.
- Website refreshes in 2026 emphasize agentic AI, automated DevSecOps, and mission automation.
- Public contract data shows $10.2 million across 13 federal award actions in 2026.
What critics are saying
- Node.Digital's federal concentration leaves revenue exposed if DHS recompetes slip after 2028.
- Raytheon mentorship expires; losing that channel weakens prime-bid positioning and capture support.
- A single cyber or delivery failure on HHS HRSA damages trust with small-agency buyers.
What makes Node.Digital unique
- Raytheon mentorship under DHS program gives Node.Digital credibility with federal buyers.
- Node.Digital sells AI-native engineering, DevSecOps, automation, and mission workflow tooling.
- GSA MAS 8(a) status supports faster federal contracting through 2030.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Training Programs
- Disability Insurance