Nightwing · 2 months ago
Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV
Sterling, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expNightwing Intelligence Solutions provides advanced cyber and intelligence mission support services. They are seeking a Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV to lead forensic investigations, analyze cyber incidents, and provide technical assistance in securing the nation’s cyber infrastructure.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigations
Plans, coordinates and directs the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence
Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
Serves as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explains investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
Tracks and documents on-site incident response activities and provides updates to leadership throughout the engagement
Evaluates, extracts and analyzes suspected malicious code
Acquire/collect computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files) in support of onsite engagements
Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value
Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative
Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes, network connections) prior to imaging, as required
Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact
Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
Collect, process, preserve, analyze and present computer related evidence
Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products
Assist to document and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
5+ years of direct 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)
Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
Proficiency with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols
Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
Able to work collaboratively across physical locations
Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g., Linux/Unix, Windows)
Preferred
Proficiency with 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 conducting all-source research
Company
Nightwing
We are the intelligence services company that continually redefines the edge of the possible to keep advancing our national security interests.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase