Host Based Systems Analyst

17 Feb 2025

Vacancy expired!

Our Arlington VA based client is looking for

Host Based Systems Analyst

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If you are qualified for this position, please email your updated resume in word format to lli@base-one.com

This position will require physical presence in the National Capital Region (NCR) for at least 3 weeks for training and orientation. Subsequent work will be primarily supported outside the NCR

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, supports with peer reviews and provides 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 to include 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

Required Skills:
  • US. Citizenship - Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 8+ 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 handing 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 proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
  • Must be able to travel domestically on short notice
  • 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 with conducting all-source research.

Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

Desired Certifications: - GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

  • ID: #49255707
  • State: Virginia Arlington 22201 Arlington USA
  • City: Arlington
  • Salary: Depends on Experience
  • Job type: Contract
  • Showed: 2023-02-17
  • Deadline: 2023-04-14
  • Category: Internet engineering