Title : Host Based Systems Analyst IV
Description :
Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Solutions³ LLC provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.
Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced Host Based Systems Analyst IV to provide front line response for digital forensics / incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.
Eligibility :
- Must be a US Citizen
- Must have an active TS / SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtainDHS Suitabilityprior to starting employment
- 8 years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
Responsibilities Include :
Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection / acquisition operationsProviding technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessaryWriting in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnelSupporting forensic analysis and mentoring / providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagementsAssisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigationPlanning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifactsDistilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reportsServing as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocolsTracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagementEvaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious codeRequired Skills :
Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images)Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findingsExperience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacksExperience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain of custody protocolsSkilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stagesKnowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilitiesKnowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resourcesMust be able to work collaboratively across physical locationsDesired Skills :
Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools : EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit / Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)Proficiency with conducting all-source researchDesired Certifications : One or more of the following certifications : GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
Required Education : BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10 years of host or digital forensics experience
