Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Host Base Systems 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, 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 : U.S. Citizenship

Must have an active TS / SCI clearance

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

10 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

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

Arlington, VA

Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives.

When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team.

Nightwing is An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.