Host Based Systems Analyst with Security Clearance

STI is seeking a Host Based Systems Analyst to perform investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. 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. STI provides front-line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunts for malicious cyber activity. 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/guiding 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
Host-Based Systems Analyst 10+ years of network investigations experience. Required Skills: - U.S. Citizenship
- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
- 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 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 with conducting all-source research. Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and host or digital forensics experience One of the Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP