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# Host Based Systems Analyst III

- **Company:** Arsiem Corporation
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $42,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Digital Assets, Digital Forensics, ArcSight SIEM Tool, Security Information and Event Management, Wireshark, Forensic Toolkit, Snort (Software), Software Security, Information Technology, Encase, Splunk
- **Published:** July 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000geju1j

## About the Role

+ BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

 + 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 computer systems (forensic images)

 + Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings

 + Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

 + Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation 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, to include creating trust levels of critical resources

 + Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Preferred Qualifications

 + Proficiency with conducting all-source research.

 + GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

 + Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:

 + EnCase

 + SIFT

 + X-Ways

 + Volatility

 + WireShark

 + Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy

 + Magnet Axiom Cyber

 + Snort

 + Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, etc.)

 + Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix, Etc)

Clearance Requirement : This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability.

## Description

+ Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations

 + Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary

 + Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides 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 systems and digital artifacts.

 + Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports

 + Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols

 + Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement


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