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Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Location: Arlington, VA

Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

Node is seeking Host Forensic Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

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, supporting with peer reviews, and providing 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 including 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

Requirements

Required Skills:

– U.S. Citizenshipc`

– Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

– Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

– 5+ 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 handling 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 a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources

– 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 in conducting all-source research.

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7 -9 years of host or digital forensics experience

Desired Certifications:

– GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Company Overview:

Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

OUR CORE VALUES

Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities

Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

Our mantra is “~Simple*Secure*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

Benefits

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Basic Life
  • Long-Term Disability
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401K
  • Three weeks of PTO
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Approved Online Training

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