Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst (Mid) - Washington, DC

ECS; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 102,600 - 117,500; Full time

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst to enhance their security team for a long-term contract. The role involves threat detection, forensics analysis, and supporting governmental cybersecurity initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in cyber forensics, with strong communication skills and an understanding of security tools. Active Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in cyber threat hunting and forensics support.
• Ability to apply threat hunting using the MITRE ATT&CK framework.
• Active Secret clearance or higher.

Responsibilities

• Identify threat tactics using frameworks like MITRE ATT&CK.
• Perform hypothesis-based cyber threat hunts.
• Investigate and analyze intrusion artifacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Threat detection automation

Forensics analysis

TCP/IP networking knowledge

Operating system security

Malware forensics

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

EnCase

Sleuthkit

FTK

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm in Washington, DC, is seeking a mid-level Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst to enhance their security team for a long-term contract. The role involves threat detection, forensics analysis, and supporting governmental cybersecurity initiatives. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years in cyber forensics, with strong communication skills and an understanding of security tools. Active Secret clearance is required.