Senior Host Forensic Analyst – TS/SCI Incident Response

Nightwing; Sterling (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaboration and teamwork environment

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm located in Virginia is seeking an experienced Host Forensics Analyst to support onsite incident response for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The role involves overseeing forensic investigations, providing technical assistance, and writing investigative reports. Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers collaborative opportunities to work within a dynamic team focused on cybersecurity and intelligence advancements.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements.
• Write in-depth reports and provide quality assurance reviews.
• Evaluate and analyze suspected malicious code.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Experience in cyber forensic investigations

Ability to write investigative reports

Knowledge of system and application security threats

Collaborative work skills

Education

BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree

HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Volatility

WireShark

Splunk

Job description

A leading cybersecurity firm located in Virginia is seeking an experienced Host Forensics Analyst to support onsite incident response for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The role involves overseeing forensic investigations, providing technical assistance, and writing investigative reports. Candidates must have at least 8 years of relevant experience and an active TS/SCI clearance. This position offers collaborative opportunities to work within a dynamic team focused on cybersecurity and intelligence advancements.