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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:** October 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/1_arsiem-76e6b3c9

## About the Role

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 + Traveling to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions + Evaluating, extracting and analyzing suspected malicious code Minimum Qualifications + 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

That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with.
ARSIEM is looking for a Host Forensics Analyst to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.
This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA. Responsibilities + 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