Cloud Forensics Analyst III - Onsite Incident Response Pro

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity company in Arlington, VA, is seeking experienced Network Forensics Cybersecurity Analysts to support incident response missions for government clients facing cyber threats. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in network investigations, solid knowledge of cybersecurity policies, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include coordinating incident responses, analyzing network traffic, and providing practical security recommendations. This role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in network investigations.
• Ability to analyze network traffic to identify anomalous activity.
• Experience with reconstructing malicious attacks based on network traffic.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating teams in preliminary incident response investigations.
• Assess network topology and identify security concerns.
• Collect network intrusion artifacts for Computer Network Defense.

Skills

Network investigations

CND policies and procedures

TCP/IP protocols

Splunk or other SIEMs

WiFi networking

Network topologies

Network analysis software (Wireshark)

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree

Tools

Wireshark

Job description

A cybersecurity company in Arlington, VA, is seeking experienced Network Forensics Cybersecurity Analysts to support incident response missions for government clients facing cyber threats. The ideal candidate has at least 8 years of experience in network investigations, solid knowledge of cybersecurity policies, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include coordinating incident responses, analyzing network traffic, and providing practical security recommendations. This role requires U.S. citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.