Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Node.Digital LLC; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability

Health Savings Account

401K

PTO

Holidays

Training

Job summary

Node.Digital LLC is seeking a Host Forensic Analyst to support critical federal engagements in Arlington, VA. The role requires leading forensic teams, conducting cyber investigations, and delivering detailed reports on findings.

Candidates must have a TS/SCI clearance, U.S. citizenship, and 5+ years in digital forensics. You will collaborate across locations and mentor junior staff while ensuring rigorous evidence handling and reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance.
• Minimum 5+ years in cyber forensics investigations with standard tools.
• Ability to create forensically sound evidence images and reports.
• Experience with chain of custody and proper evidence handling.
• Able to coordinate forensic teams across multiple locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and assist federal forensic teams at onsite engagements.
• Provide technical guidance on digital evidence and investigative techniques.
• Write detailed forensic reports and perform peer reviews.
• Mentor junior staff on data collection, analysis, and reporting.
• Coordinate inventory, examination, and analysis of computer evidence.
• Translate analytic findings into executive and technical reports.
• Serve as liaison explaining methodologies and protocols to stakeholders.
• Document on-site incident response activities and report to leadership.
• Analyze and extract insights from suspected malicious code.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

U.S. Citizenship

5+ years cyber forensics

Evidence handling

Forensic reporting

Collaboration across locations

Education

BS in CS/Cybersecurity/Engineering

HS diploma with 7–9 years experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

CrowdStrike

Job description

Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

Node is seeking Host Forensic Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations
• Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Writing in-depth reports, supporting with peer reviews, and providing 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-related evidence
• Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details including 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

Requirements

Required Skills

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading‑edge technologies and industry‑standard forensic tools
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
• Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Experience with proper evidence handling 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 a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including 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 in conducting all‑source research

Required Education

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7–9 years of host or digital forensics experience

Desired Certifications

• GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life
• Long‑Term Disability
• Health Saving Account
• 401K
• Three weeks of PTO
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Pre‑Approved Online Training