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# Host Based Systems Analyst IV

- **Company:** Solutions³ LLC
- **Location:** United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Wireshark, Snort (Software), Software Security, Information Technology, Encase, Splunk
- **Published:** October 3, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.thejobnetwork.com/job/8eb92314-8ff5-49dd-9f15-71895f338d0f/host-forensics-analyst

## About the Role

* Must be a US Citizen
 * Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
 * Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment
 * 8+ years of direct 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

Desired Skills:

 * Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)
 * Proficiency with conducting all-source research

Desired Certifications: One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP
Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

## Description

Solutions³ LLC provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities., * 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
 * Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code