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Solutions3 LLC

Cybersecurity Host Based Forensics Analyst (L4)

Solutions3 LLC, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Title:

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission‑critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. 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.

Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced Host Based Systems Analyst IV to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactive hunting for malicious cyber activity.

Eligibility

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

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, supporting peer reviews and providing 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

Required Skills

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

Provide the level of Security Clearance you currently hold.

Do you understand the job responsibilities and feel you would be successful in executing these tasks? If yes, please be prepared to provide examples during an interview or email them in advance of an interview.

Do you understand the required job skills and feel you have those skills? If yes, please be prepared to provide examples during an interview and/or email them in advance of an interview.

Is the location shown in the Job Description within communicating distance for you? Assuming typical traffic patterns, the prime will not accept anyone more than 2 hours from the site location.

The client will require their own suitability process. This will need to be completed BEFORE an official start date can be determined. This process could take anywhere between 4 to 6 weeks. Would this inhibit you from moving forward?

If you were referred to us by a Solutions³ team member or partner, please indicate here:

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