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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III - **Company:** NIGHTWING LLC - **Location:** Sterling, VA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $99,000.0 - $206,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Software Security, Information Technology - **Published:** September 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9197760/cyber-host-forensic-analyst-iii ## About the Role 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 ## Description 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 ## Related Videos - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Software Security 101: Secure Coding Basics](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/220-software-security-101-secure-coding-basics) - [Thinking Differently - How to Make Money from Cyber Attacks & Cheats](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/745-thinking-differently-how-to-make-money-from-cyber-attacks-cheats) - [AI Space Factories, Hacking Self-Driving Cars & Detecting Deepfakes](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1812-ai-space-factories-hacking-self-driving-cars-detecting-deepfakes) - [Cyber Security: Small, and Large!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/259-cyber-security-small-and-large) - [What makes Cybersecurity different for critical infrastructure?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/571-what-makes-cybersecurity-different-for-critical-infrastructure) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top 6 Hackathons for Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/263-top-6-hackathons-for-developers-in-2023) - [Best Coding Boot Camps in Germany](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/237-best-coding-boot-camps-in-germany) - [System change: restart as developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/39-system-change-restart-as-developer)