Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III

Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission., Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations

• Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters 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 related evidence

• 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

U.S. Citizenship

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance

• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability- 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 evidence (forensic images)

• Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings

• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

• Experience with proper evidence handing 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., Proficiency with conducting all-source research.

Required Education:

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

Desired Certifications:- GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

The salary associated with this position ($99,000-$206,000) is commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications, years of relevant experience, and demonstrated level of expertise. Compensation will be determined based on these factors to ensure alignment with skills, responsibilities, and market standards.

Nightwing offers medical, vision and dental insurance coverage in addition to a 401k plan, PTO, Holidays, and additional insurances.