Cyber Forensics Analyst

Peraton; Northern (KY); Ibrido; USD 110.000 - 170.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Peraton is seeking a Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst to conduct deep-dive investigations into cybersecurity incidents, digital media, and malicious software. You will identify, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence while reverse-engineering malware to determine origin, capabilities, and impact on the enterprise network.

Responsibilities include host- and network-based forensics, collecting evidence from drives, memory, and logs, and performing static/dynamic analysis to identify

Competenze

• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance
• GCFA certification
• ITIL Foundations Certification within 90 days
• Deep understanding of Defensive Cyber Operations
• Experience in cyber forensics and malware analysis

Mansioni

• Conduct host-based and network-based forensic investigations to identify root cause and scope of compromise
• Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from drives, memory, and logs
• Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to identify IOCs and infrastructure
• Use debuggers, disassemblers, and virtualization tools to bypass packing/obfuscation
• Document technical findings in reports for technical and leadership audiences
• Assist in threat intelligence efforts and attribution to known threat actors
• Develop signatures (YARA, Snort) and mitigation strategies from findings
• Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to harden defenses
• Lead development of training plans and mentor analysts in forensics processes

Conoscenze

GCFA certification

Defensive Cyber Operations

Malware analysis

Forensics investigations

Threat attribution

YARA/Snort signatures

Formazione

BS/BA

Associates

MA/MS

Strumenti

Debuggers

Disassemblers

Virtualization tools

Memory forensics

Descrizione del lavoro

• 12 years without BS/BA, 10 years with Associates, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MA/MS
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification.
• Must possess an active, OR have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, an ITIL Foundations Certification.
• Must have a full, complete, and in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyber Operations.
• Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance

Peraton is currently seeking a Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst

The Cyber Forensics & Malware Analyst conducts highly technical, deep-dive investigations into cyber security incidents, digital media, and malicious software. This role is responsible for identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence while reverse-engineering malicious code to determine its origin, capabilities, and impact on the enterprise network.

Conduct host-based and network-based forensic investigations to identify root cause and scope of compromise.

Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources including hard drives, volatile memory, and network logs.

Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), capabilities, and infrastructure.

Use debuggers, disassemblers, and virtualization tools to bypass packing and obfuscation techniques.

Document technical findings in comprehensive investigation reports for both technical and leadership audiences.

Assist in threat intelligence efforts by attributing activities to known threat actors or advanced persistent threats (APTs).

Assist in the development of signatures (YARA, Snort, etc.) and mitigation strategies based on analysis findings.

Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to harden network defenses.

Lead development of training plan and mentor analysts to ensure forensics processes are followed from incident start to end.