Host Based Systems Analyst - IV - SME with Security Clearance

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Job description

Responsibilities:
• Perform event correlation using information gathered from a variety of sources within the enterprise to gain situational awareness and determine the effectiveness of an observed attack
• Assesses network topology and device configurations identifying critical security concerns and providing security best practice recommendations
• Collects network intrusion artifacts (e.g., PCAP, domains, URI's, certificates, etc.) and uses discovered data to enable mitigation of potential incidents
• Collects network device integrity data and analyze for signs of tampering or compromise
• Analyzes identified malicious network and system log activity to determine weaknesses exploited, exploitation methods, effects on system and information
• Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership through executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Planning, coordinating and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence
• Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details • Required Skills:
• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active Secret clearance (TS/SCI eligible) and be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic and network investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
• Experience with reconstructing a malicious attack or activity
• Ability to characterize and analyze network traffic, identify anomalous activity / potential threats, analyze anomalies in network traffic using metadata
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
• Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting forensics findings
• In depth knowledge and experience of:
• identifying different classes and characterization of attacks and attack stages
• CND policies, procedures and regulations
• proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
• system and application security threats and vulnerabilities of network topologies, Wi-Fi Networking, and TCP/IP protocols
• Splunk (or other SIEMs)
• Vulnerability scanning, assessment and monitoring tools such as Security Center, Nessus, and Endgame
• MITRE Adversary Tactics, Techniques and Common Knowledge (ATT&CK)
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. Desired Skills:
• Experience and proficiency with the following tools and techniques:
• EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, and Snort
• EDR Tools: Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc
• Carving and extracting information from PCAP data
• Non-traditional network traffic: Command and Control
• Preserving evidence integrity according to national standards
• Designing cyber security systems and environments in a Linux environment
• Virtualized environments
• Conducting all-source research Required Education:
8+ years of experience and BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics or network forensic experience Desired Certifications:
- GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CEH, CCNA, CCSP, CCIE, OSCP, GNFA

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