Host Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC is seeking a Host Based Systems Analyst III to support a government mission, providing remote and onsite advanced cybersecurity analysis, proactive hunting, and rapid incident response. You will lead forensic teams, coordinate data collection, and produce detailed investigative reports.

Requires 8+ years in cyber forensics, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance; travel to incident locations across the United States will be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations.
• Experience with DFIR and onsite incident response.
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates (images) of systems.
• Ability to write cyber investigative reports documenting findings.
• Experience with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques and chain of custody.
• Ability to mentor junior personnel and lead forensic teams.
• Willingness to travel to incident locations across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist Federal leads with overseeing forensic teams at onsite engagements.
• Coordinate data collection/acquisition operations.
• Provide technical guidance on data collection techniques.
• Write in-depth reports and perform peer reviews.
• Mentor others on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Plan and direct inventory, examination and analysis of systems.
• Distill findings into executive summaries and technical reports.
• Serve as liaison explaining methodologies to stakeholders.
• Track on-site incident response activities and report progress.

Skills

Cyber forensics

Forensic imaging

Report writing

Cyber attack analysis

Data collection

Systems analysis

Remote collaboration

Incident response leadership

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree

HS Diploma + 10+ years host/digital forensics experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)

Job description

Title: Host Based Systems Analyst III

Description:
Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based, network-based, and cloud-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.Personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Solutions³ LLC is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.

Eligibility:** **

• Must be a US Citizen
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtainDHS Suitabilityprior to starting employment
• 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
  Responsibilities Include:** **
• Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
• Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
• Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of onsite engagements.
• Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
• Planning, coordinating and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts.
• Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
• Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement
• Traveling to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions
• Evaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious code
  Required Skills:** **
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images)
• Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain of custody protocols
• Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
• Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.
  Desired Skills:** **
• Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:
  • EnCase
  • FTK
  • SIFT
  • X-Ways
  • Volatility
  • WireShark
  • Sleuth Kit/Autopsy
  • Splunk
  • Snort
  • Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)
    Proficiency conducting all-source research
    Desired Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
    Required Education: BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience