Host Based Systems Analyst IV

• Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations
• Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Write in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
• Support forensic analysis and mentor/provide guidance to others on data collection, analysis and report in support of onsite engagements
• Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
• Plan, coordinate and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence
• Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
• Track and document on-site incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement
• Evaluate, extract and analyze suspected malicious code

• TS/SCI Clearance
• Able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 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
• 8+ 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
• Able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Bonus Points