Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Solutions³ LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC in Arlington, VA is seeking an experienced Host Based Systems Analyst IV to lead DFIR and proactive cyber hunting for a large government program. The role focuses on front line response to digital forensics, incident response, and mentoring forensic teams onsite.

You will write in-depth reports, coordinate data collection, and distill findings into executive summaries and technical reports for leadership.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing forensically sound duplicates of computer systems.
• Experience writing cyber investigative reports documenting DF findings.
• Experience analyzing cyber attacks and preserving chain of custody.
• Knowledge of data collection procedures and digital forensics workflows.
• Able to work across multiple sites and teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic teams onsite and coordinate data collection.
• Provide technical guidance on data collection and forensic methods.
• Write detailed reports and perform peer reviews.
• Support analysis and mentoring on data collection and reporting.
• Lead preliminary investigations and coordinate incident response activities.
• Plan and direct examination of computer systems and artifacts.
• Summarize analytic findings for leadership.
• Explain methodologies and protocols to stakeholders.
• Track on-site incident response activities and report updates.
• Evaluate suspected malicious code.

Skills

Forensic imaging

Forensic reporting

Cyber attack analysis

Digital asset collection

Chain of custody

Security threat knowledge

Proactive analysis

Collaborative across locations

Education

BS in Computer Science

BS in Cybersecurity

BS in Computer Engineering

HS Diploma + 10+ years forensic experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit

Autopsy

Snort

Splunk

CrowdStrike

Carbon Black

Job description

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Description: Solutions³ LLC is supporting our 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. Solutions³ LLC provides 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.

Solutions³ LLC is 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:

• Must be aUS Citizen
• Must have anactive TS/SCIclearance
• Must be able to obtainDHS Suitability prior 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
• 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, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)
• Proficiency with conducting all-source research

Desired Certifications:

• One or more of the following 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