Cloud Forensic Analyst IV

Nightwing Technologies, LLC; Arlington (VA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nightwing Technologies, LLC in Arlington, VA seeks a Cloud Forensics Analyst to support a U.S. Government client with onsite incident response, investigations, and remediation plans. This role offers training and career growth within the cloud forensics field.

The CFA position aligns with HIRT, emphasizing enterprise evidence collection, forensic analysis, and collaboration across government teams to validate findings and publish CND guidance.

Formación

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance is required.
• Ability to obtain DHS EOD Suitability as needed.
• 10 years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensics.
• In-depth understanding of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS in the Cloud.
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence.
• Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings.
• Proficiency in analysis of cyber attacks.
• Proficiency with evidence handling procedures and chain of custody.
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix and Windows systems.

Responsabilidades

• Acquire/collect computer artifacts in support of onsite engagements.
• Triage devices and assess evidentiary value.
• Correlate forensic findings to network events for intrusion narratives.
• Collect and document system state information prior to imaging.
• Perform forensic triage to determine scope and impact.
• Track and document forensic analysis through resolution.
• Process, preserve, analyze and present computer evidence.
• Coordinate with Government staff to validate alerts or findings.
• Analyze forensic images and prepare write-ups for reports.

Conocimientos

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

DHS EOD suitability

10+ years cyber forensics

Cloud SaaS/PaaS/IaaS understanding

Forensic evidence handling

Cyber investigative reporting

Attack analysis proficiency

Evidence chain of custody

Linux/Unix and Windows knowledge

Descripción del empleo

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers' most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services.

Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

The CFA is a recently identified position for the HIRT and affords ample opportunities for training and career growth within the Cloud Forensics field.

The Desired Skills/CERTs/Education are not required and will be used to develop training plans for candidates/team members that demonstrate a cyber aptitude, desire to learn and strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Acquire/collect computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files) in support of onsite engagements
• Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value
• Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative
• Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes, network connections) prior to imaging, as required
• Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact
• Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
• Collect, process, preserve, analyze and present computer related evidence
• Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or additional preliminary findings
• Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products
• Assist with documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings

Required Skills/Clearances

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
• 10 years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
• In depth understanding of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS in the Cloud Environment
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
• Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
• Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Proficiency with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols
• Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
• Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources- Able to work collaboratively across physical locations
• Action-oriented and have a proactive approach to problem solving
• Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows)

Desired Skills

• Ability to provide knowledge of strategies/architectures involved in implementing M365/Azure authentication, how these hook to a federated identity solution and a fundamental understanding of how threat actors would target identity to compromise an environment
• Advanced experience and proficiency across various aspects of IT operations (e.g. networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data management, governance)
• Experience and understanding in acquisition, processing and analysis of digital evidence from onsite enterprises and cloud native platforms
• Fundamental understanding of APIs and proficiency with PowerShell/PowerShell modules leveraged to conduct API queries as they relate to Azure/M365
• Proficiency with scripting language