Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst

Revolutional, LLC•New Carrollton, MD

13h•$160,000 - $190,000•Onsite

About The Position

Revolutional is seeking a Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst to serve as task lead for forensic artifact analysis and malware analysis in a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) supporting a large federal agency. The analyst will collect and analyze forensic artifacts and malicious content to support incident response, technical analysis, and detection improvement; lead the forensic analysts performing this work; and develop solutions to undefined, complex technical problems. The role includes leading forensic and malware analysis for priority incidents, preserving evidentiary value while protecting operational systems, producing technical reports that support response and detection improvements, and mentoring forensic analysts. The position is full-time and onsite at client facilities in New Carrollton, Maryland, or Kearneysville, West Virginia, as directed. Travel is listed as 0%. A Public Trust clearance is required, and the candidate must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain it.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant professional experience; three years of additional relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
Extensive expertise in the technical domain, with expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
Ability to develop solutions to undefined, complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
Demonstrated ingenuity and creativity in developing new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.
Expert experience in digital forensics and malware analysis, including memory, disk, and network forensics.
Proficiency with forensic and reverse engineering tools such as EnCase, FTK, Volatility, IDA Pro, and Ghidra.
Knowledge of evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.
Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting federal government contracts as a contractor, including working to contract performance standards, deliverable schedules, and government review and approval processes.
Certifications such as GCFA, GREM, GCFE, or EnCE.
Experience with cloud forensics in AWS or Azure.
Scripting skills in Python or PowerShell for analysis automation.

Responsibilities

Serve as task lead for forensic artifact and malware analysis, assigning and reviewing the work of forensic analysts.
Collect or support collection of forensic images, files, logs, memory captures, and other artifacts relevant to cybersecurity incidents.
Analyze forensic images, digital media, files, and other artifacts in a manner that protects operational systems and preserves evidentiary value.
Identify, analyze, reverse engineer, and de-obfuscate malicious or suspicious content related to cybersecurity incidents.
Conduct malware analysis in an appropriately isolated and controlled environment.
Document analysis methodology, findings, indicators of compromise, and recommended follow-on actions in technical reports and incident records.
Coordinate findings with the client SOC team to support monitoring, response, containment, and detection refinement.
Lead forensic and malware analysis for priority incidents.
Mentor forensic analysts.

Benefits

Traditional and HSA-eligible medical insurance plans.
100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options.
100% employer-sponsored short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
5% 401(k) company matching.
Flexible schedules and teleworking options.
Paid holidays and PTO accrual plans.
Paid parental leave.
Professional development and career growth opportunities.
Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation.
Competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment.