Northrop Grumman Australia · 15 hours ago
Principal Cyber Forensics Specialist
United States-California-Redondo Beach
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$104K/yr - $155K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements and is seeking an experienced Cyber Forensic Specialist. The role involves resolving cyber forensic issues, analyzing user activity, recovering data from various devices, and supporting internal investigations while interfacing with external stakeholders.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Resolves cyber forensic issues using computer host analysis, network resource, and log analysis techniques
Discovers, analyzes, diagnoses, and reports on user activity, files and network events and vulnerability issues
The role of the analyst is to recover data, such as documents, photos and e-mails from computer hard drives, and other devices and other data storage devices, such as SSD, flash drives, mobile communications devices and legacy technologies, that have been deleted, damaged or otherwise manipulated
The analyst must also provide timely and cogent analysis to the requesting customer and maintain excellent record keeping and evidence storage practices
This analysis is in support of internal investigations conducted by the Northrop Grumman Law Dept, Security, Employee Relations and Ethics, as well as other entities as directed
The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert on a variety of issues and will routinely interface with external stakeholders, including legal counsel, law enforcement and fellow technical experts, as well as corporate leadership
Develops analysis and make recommendations for the purchase and utilization of hardware and or software that will address specific customer requirements and will maintain proficiency on all forensic platforms employed
Develops policies and procedures to investigate user behavior by means of automated information systems
Assists in the development and delivery of computer forensic security awareness products and briefings
Qualification
Required
Must have at minimum, a Master's Degree with 3 years of experience OR a Bachelors Degree with 5 years of experience. OR additional years of experience in lieu of a degree
Must have prior experience working in the field of cyber forensics, preferably in either a law enforcement or corporate capacity
Must have at least 40-60 hours of formal classroom training in forensic software and techniques
Must have proficiency in mobile forensics using either GrayKey or VeraKey software
This position has the ability to be 100% virtual/work from home. Occasional local travel to Redondo Beach, CA facility will also be required. Candidates must be comfortable with collaborative technologies such as Skype, Microsoft Teams, and/or Zoom
Must have/maintain reliable and fast data connection will be the responsibility and expense of the employee
Must have a dedicated place to work that is sufficiently secure (proprietary data and company-owned equipment will be in the employee's possession and must be secured)
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Preferred
Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Cyber Forensics, Computer Systems Management, Information Security or similar field is desired
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase