Security Analyst- Forensics/Malware Analysis

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Washington, DC, United States
4 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
5 years minimum
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Cyber Security Information Systems Digital Forensics Reverse Engineering Malware Information Technology Cybercrime Cyber Warfare

Job description

SOSi is seeking a Security Analyst - Forensics/Malware Analysis to support cyber defense and incident response activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for supporting digital forensics and malware analysis activities, including analysis of digital media, investigation of security incidents, and support to remediation and response activities., * Perform digital forensics analysis in support of cybersecurity investigations and incident response activities

  • Conduct digital media analysis to support identification, investigation, and response to security events
  • Support malware analysis activities to assess malicious code, artifacts, and indicators associated with cyber threats
  • Support investigation, containment, remediation, and closure of cybersecurity incidents
  • Coordinate with cyber defense and incident response teams to support seamless execution across the incident response lifecycle
  • Support documentation and reporting associated with forensic and malware analysis activities

Requirements

  • Experience:
  • Five (5) years of security-related experience
  • Extensive experience in digital media analysis
  • Extensive experience in digital forensics
  • Education: Bachelor’s Degreein cybersecurity, digital forensics, information systems, computer science, or a related field or Four (4) additional years of relevant digital forensics or cybersecurity experience
  • Certifications:
  • At least one of:
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • Preferred:
  • CISSP
  • CCSP
  • SSCP
  • Clearance/Suitability : Secret (active); Top Secret, SCI Clearance (eligible)

Benefits & conditions

  • Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.
  • Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.
  • May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

About the company

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

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