Senior Host Forensics Analyst DFIR Lead

Solutions³ LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Solutions³ LLC is seeking a Host Based Systems Analyst III to support a government mission, providing remote and onsite advanced cybersecurity analysis, proactive hunting, and rapid incident response. You will lead forensic teams, coordinate data collection, and produce detailed investigative reports.

Requires 8+ years in cyber forensics, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance; travel to incident locations across the United States will be required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations.
• Experience with DFIR and onsite incident response.
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates (images) of systems.
• Ability to write cyber investigative reports documenting findings.
• Experience with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks.
• Knowledge of data collection techniques and chain of custody.
• Ability to mentor junior personnel and lead forensic teams.
• Willingness to travel to incident locations across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Assist Federal leads with overseeing forensic teams at onsite engagements.
• Coordinate data collection/acquisition operations.
• Provide technical guidance on data collection techniques.
• Write in-depth reports and perform peer reviews.
• Mentor others on data collection, analysis and reporting.
• Plan and direct inventory, examination and analysis of systems.
• Distill findings into executive summaries and technical reports.
• Serve as liaison explaining methodologies to stakeholders.
• Track on-site incident response activities and report progress.

Skills

Cyber forensics

Forensic imaging

Report writing

Cyber attack analysis

Data collection

Systems analysis

Remote collaboration

Incident response leadership

Education

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

HS Diploma + 10+ years host/digital forensics experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X-Ways

Volatility

Wireshark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

EDR tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black)

Job description

Solutions³ LLC is seeking a Host Based Systems Analyst III to support a government mission, providing remote and onsite advanced cybersecurity analysis, proactive hunting, and rapid incident response. You will lead forensic teams, coordinate data collection, and produce detailed investigative reports.

Requires 8+ years in cyber forensics, US citizenship, and an active TS/SCI clearance; travel to incident locations across the United States will be required.