Digital Forensic Analyst
About The Position
The Digital Forensic Analyst researches and evaluates system configuration data and recommends ways to strengthen the security posture of networks and infrastructure. The role requires understanding network protocols to identify potential adversary attack points and collaborating with the team to mitigate weaknesses and vulnerabilities. The analyst performs network traffic analysis, computer forensics, and security vulnerability analysis; evaluates cloud services, web applications, and commercial software and hardware; identifies cybersecurity gaps; and develops cyber defense recommendations. The position also contributes to penetration testing and recommends industry best practices for configuring networks and Linux and Windows systems, using analytical tools such as Splunk and Wireshark.
Requirements
- At least 12 years of experience with a bachelor's degree, or at least 10 years with a master's degree.
- An active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph.
- A bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 12 years of experience, or four additional years of relevant technical experience accepted as equivalent.
- At least 10 years of experience across technical competencies such as analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and/or computer exploitation.
- At least five cumulative years of experience in three or more of the following areas: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, operating systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, and/or malware forensics.
- Working knowledge of software development and demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development.
- Organizational skills and the ability and willingness to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues.
- Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA.
Responsibilities
- Research and evaluate system configuration data and recommend improvements to the security posture of networks and infrastructure.
- Identify network attack points and work with the team to mitigate potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
- Analyze organizational network traffic and raw packet data to identify anomalous behavior.
- Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using commercial off-the-shelf and/or customer-provided tools.
- Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and commercial off-the-shelf software and hardware.
- Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks.
- Recommend innovative cyber defense solutions to protect systems.
- Participate in the penetration test lifecycle to understand threats and recommend solutions.
- Recommend industry best practices for configuring networks and Linux and Windows machines.
- Use analytical tools such as Splunk and Wireshark to assist with analysis.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
- Life insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Employee assistance program (EAP).
- Parental leave.
- 401(k).
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
