Cyber Forensics Analyst

Forensic Focus; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton in Fort Huachuca, AZ is seeking a Senior Cyber Forensics Analyst to conduct in-depth investigations into security incidents and malware, collecting evidence from drives, memory, and network logs, and to mentor junior analysts within a government contracting environment.

This role requires a GCFA credential, ITIL Foundations certification within 90 days, familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, virtualization tools, YARA and Snort, and an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires significant relevant experience and GCFA credential.
• ITIL Foundations certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, virtualization tools, static/dynamic malware analysis, YARA and Snort signature development.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI clearance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth forensic investigations into security incidents and malware.
• Collect and analyze evidence from hard drives, memory and network logs.
• Reverse-engineer malicious binaries and document findings in technical reports.
• Mentor analysts on forensic processes within a government contracting environment.

Skills

Forensic investigations

Reverse engineering

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Education

GCFA certification

ITIL Foundations

Tools

Debuggers

Disassemblers

Virtualization tools

YARA

Snort

Job description

# Cyber Forensics Analyst*Peraton***Fort Huachuca, AZ**Onsite · Senior · Full-time### The RoleThis position conducts in-depth forensic investigations into security incidents and malware, collecting and analysing evidence from hard drives, memory and network logs. Duties include reverse-engineering malicious binaries, documenting findings in technical reports, and mentoring analysts on forensic process.### Skills & ExperienceRequires significant relevant experience, a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) credential, and ITIL Foundations certification within 90 days. Familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, virtualization tools, static/dynamic malware analysis, YARA and Snort signature development, and an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance are essential.### Who It SuitsSuited to experienced forensic and malware analysts with a defensive cyber operations background who hold or can obtain a high-level security clearance and enjoy mentoring junior analysts within a government contracting environment.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCFA — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply