Cyber Host Forensic Analyst III
hackajob, Sterling, VA, United States
Nightwing
provides technically advanced full‑genre cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is collaborating with
hackajob
to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Job Description
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide on‑site 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 breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with restoration of services. We are seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities
Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at on‑site engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations.
Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Write in‑depth reports, support peer reviews, and provide quality assurance reviews for junior personnel — supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of on‑site engagements.
Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation; plan, coordinate and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer‑related evidence.
Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in‑depth technical reports.
Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols.
Track and document on‑site incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement.
Evaluate, extract and analyze suspected malicious code.
Required Skills
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, including 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
Splunk
Snort
Other EDR Tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, etc.)
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.
Arlington, VA
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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provides technically advanced full‑genre cyber, data operations, systems integration, and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets.
Nightwing is collaborating with
hackajob
to connect them with exceptional professionals for this role.
Job Description
Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide on‑site 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 breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with restoration of services. We are seeking a Host Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities
Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at on‑site engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations.
Provide technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary.
Write in‑depth reports, support peer reviews, and provide quality assurance reviews for junior personnel — supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of on‑site engagements.
Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation; plan, coordinate and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer‑related evidence.
Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in‑depth technical reports.
Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explain investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols.
Track and document on‑site incident response activities and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement.
Evaluate, extract and analyze suspected malicious code.
Required Skills
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, including 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
Splunk
Snort
Other EDR Tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, etc.)
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.
Arlington, VA
At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.
Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.
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