Lead Cyber Host Forensics Analyst

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 206,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401k plan

PTO

Job summary

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support onsite incident response for a U.S. Government customer.

You will oversee forensic teams, coordinate evidence collection, and produce comprehensive investigative reports detailing methods and findings. Qualified candidates have 8+ years in cyber forensics, active TS/SCI clearance, and experience with leading forensic tools.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Minimum 8+ years of host/digital forensics experience.
• Ability to produce forensically sound evidence and detailed investigative reports.
• Experience with forensic tools and chain-of-custody procedures.

Responsibilities

• Oversee onsite forensic engagements and coordinate evidence collection.
• Lead and mentor junior personnel in data collection and reporting.
• Prepare in-depth technical reports and executive summaries.
• Coordinate with federal leads and stakeholders across locations.
• Plan and direct inventory, examination, and analysis of digital evidence.
• Communicate investigation details and methodologies to leadership.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

TS/SCI clearance

Ability to obtain DHS Suitability

Forensic investigations

Report writing

Evidence handling

Team leadership

Executive summaries

Education

BS in Computer Science / Cybersecurity / Computer Engineering

HS Diploma + 10+ years digital forensics experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

CrowdStrike

Job description

Nightwing Intelligence Solutions, LLC is seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support onsite incident response for a U.S. Government customer.

You will oversee forensic teams, coordinate evidence collection, and produce comprehensive investigative reports detailing methods and findings. Qualified candidates have 8+ years in cyber forensics, active TS/SCI clearance, and experience with leading forensic tools.