Onsite Cyber Forensic Analyst II

Nightwing; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A cybersecurity firm in Arlington, VA, seeks a Cyber Host Forensic Analyst to provide incident response support. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cyber forensic investigations, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include acquiring computer artifacts, assessing their evidentiary value, and producing detailed reports. Join a committed team dedicated to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity as we tackle the nation’s most critical missions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations.
• Experience with proper evidence handling procedures and chain of custody protocols.
• Knowledgeable in proactive system and network analysis.

Responsibilities

• Acquire computer artifacts from systems for incident response.
• Assess evidentiary value by triaging electronic devices.
• Document forensic analysis from initial involvement to resolution.
• Analyze log files to identify potential security threats.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Cyber forensic investigations experience

Ability to create forensic images

Writing cyber investigative reports

Analysis of cyber attacks

Evidence handling procedures

Identifying attack classes and stages

System and application security knowledge

Collaborative work skills

Education

BS in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

WireShark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

Crowdstrike

Job description

A cybersecurity firm in Arlington, VA, seeks a Cyber Host Forensic Analyst to provide incident response support. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in cyber forensic investigations, a TS/SCI clearance, and strong analytical skills. Responsibilities include acquiring computer artifacts, assessing their evidentiary value, and producing detailed reports. Join a committed team dedicated to innovation and excellence in cybersecurity as we tackle the nation’s most critical missions.