Forensics Lead

MANTECH•Chandler, AZ
•$148,200 - $263,000•Onsite

About The Position

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Forensics Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT).

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree.
  • 5+ years of security-related experience with extensive digital forensics background.
  • One of the following: CISSP (Associate), CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD, CEH, or CASP AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Active Secret clearance, AND TS/SCI Eligibility
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.
  • Proven ability to reverse engineer malicious code and identify indicators of compromise.
  • Experience supporting legal organizations with forensically sound data preservation.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in a malware analysis lab using VM sandboxing and packet-level traffic analysis.
  • Technical expertise in performing packet-level traffic analysis.
  • Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation

Responsibilities

  • Conduct remote imaging and digital media analysis using enterprise forensic tools.
  • Perform reverse engineering of malicious code to identify indicators of compromise.
  • Support legal and investigative organizations by preserving forensically sound data.
  • Respond to email attacks by identifying and blocking malicious domains and metadata.
  • Thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) using forensic "kill chain" processes.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • wellness programs
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