Host Forensics Analysts / Host Based Systems Analyst

　　Location: Arlington, VA

　　Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

　　Node 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. Contract personnel provide front-line response for digital forensics/incident response and proactively hunt for malicious cyber activity. Node is seeking Host Forensics Analysts 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, supporting with peer reviews, and providing 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 including 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

　　Requirements

　　Required Skills:

　　U.S. Citizenship

　　Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

　　Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability

　　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 handling 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 a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources

　　Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

　　Desired Skills:

　　Experience with or knowledge of 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 in 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, CISSPCompany Overview:

　　Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

　　Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:

　　OUR CORE VALUES

　　Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities

　　Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner

　　We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence

　　Our mantra is “SimpleSecureSpeed” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

　　Benefits

　　We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:

　　Medical

　　Dental

　　Vision

　　Basic Life

　　Long-Term Disability

　　Health Saving Account

　　401K

　　Three weeks of PTO

　　10 Paid Holidays

　　Pre-Approved Online Training