Host Based System Analyst Arlington, VA

RadiantHire Solutions, Inc.; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Host Based Systems Analyst IV to join their team in a critical role supporting U.S. Government operations. This position involves leading forensic investigations, providing technical assistance, and mentoring junior staff in digital forensics and incident response. You will work with cutting-edge technologies to identify and mitigate cyber threats, ensuring the integrity of sensitive data and systems. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, where your expertise will be crucial in protecting national interests against emerging cyber threats.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in cyber forensic investigations using advanced technologies.
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates and write investigative reports.
• Skilled in identifying classes of attacks and system vulnerabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic teams and coordinate data collection for investigations.
• Write reports and provide quality assurance for junior personnel.
• Evaluate and analyze suspected malicious code during incident response.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Incident Response

Cyber Investigative Reporting

Data Collection Techniques

Analysis of Cyber Attacks

System Security Threats Knowledge

Collaborative Work Skills

Education

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Bachelor's in Cybersecurity

Bachelor's in Computer Engineering

High School Diploma with 10+ years experience

Tools

EnCase

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

WireShark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Magnet Axiom Cyber

Snort

Splunk

Crowdstrike

Job description

Title: Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Description:
Our client is supporting Their prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment; including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. They provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

They are seeking an experienced Host Based Systems Analyst IV to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.

Eligibility:

1. Must be a US Citizen
2. Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
3. Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment
4. 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools

Responsibilities Include:

1. Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
2. Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
3. Writing in-depth reports, supporting peer reviews and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
4. Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements
5. Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
6. Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts
7. Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
8. Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
9. Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement
10. Traveling to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions
11. Evaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious code

Required Skills:

1. Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images)
2. Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
3. Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
4. Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain of custody protocols
5. Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
6. Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
7. Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
8. Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Desired Skills:

1. Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, Magnet Axiom Cyber, Snort, Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, Etc.), Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix, Etc.)
2. Proficiency with conducting all-source research

Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience