Host Based Systems Analyst IV

solutions3llc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC seeks a Host Based Systems Analyst IV to support a government program, leading forensic teams onsite and coordinating data collection and analysis. You will craft detailed reports, mentor junior staff, and ensure rigorous methodology in cyber investigations.

Candidates should have 8+ years in host or digital forensics, strong imaging/reporting skills, and experience with EnCase/FTK and other major tools. Clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Qualifications

• Must have 8+ years direct relevant experience in cyber forensics.
• Experience with forensic imaging, reporting, and data collection.
• Ability to coordinate onsite forensic operations and teams.
• Ability to produce executive summaries and technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist federal leads with overseeing forensic teams onsite.
• Provide technical guidance on data collection and forensic techniques.
• Write in-depth reports and perform peer reviews for juniors.
• Mentor others on data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Skills

Forensic imaging

Cyber investigations

Data collection techniques

Forensic reporting

Digital asset preservation

Attack analysis

Security threat knowledge

Collaboration across locations

Education

BS in CS/Cybersecurity/continuing ed

HS Diploma with 10+ years forensics

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Snort

Splunk

Job description

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

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.

Eligibility

• Must be aUS Citizen
• Must have anactive 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
• 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