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Host Forensics Analysts

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Allyon, Inc.

Host Forensics Analysts

Arlington, VA
Full Time
Paid
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  • Responsibilities

    Summary:

    Allyon, Inc is an established IT and Healthcare Services firm and we love what we do! It makes our day when we are able help talented individuals achieve their career goals while at the same time helping our clients build quality teams If you are interested in joining the Allyon Team, please apply or submit your resume for review today!

    Job Title:

    Host Forensics Analyst 

    Location:

    Arlington, VA

    Duties &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

    Minimum Requirements:

    • U.S. Citizenship
    • Active TS/SCI clearance
    • Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
    • Minimum of 5 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)
    • Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
    • Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
    • Proficiency with proper evidence handling 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) Desired Skills: Required
    • Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & a minimum of 7-9 years of host or digital forensics experience.

    Other:

    • 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.
    • Certifications: - GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
    • Technical Skills Proficiency in basic malware analysis or digital computer forensics

    What we offer:

    • Competitive Pay and Benefits
    • 401k eligibility after 6 months of employment

    How to Apply:

    Please submit your resume below for this opportunity and to view other positions available, visit our career’s page at https://jobs.crelate.com/portal/allyon/

    Allyon, Inc is an equal employment opportunities (EEO) employer and terms of employment are without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Allyon, Inc complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.