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Digital Forensic Analyst

Support the customer in providing digital forensic analysis across various types of cases involving both mobile devices and computer systems. Must have the ability to perform forensic analysis on common operating system environments, to include, but not limited to, Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, UNIX/Linux and various mobile platforms (Apple, Android). Serve a tool-agnostic examiner, maintain proficiency in the use of industry-standard forensic hardware and software tools to analyze digital media (logs, phones, hard drives, memory dumps, etc.) and other artifacts as needed. Utilize industry standard forensics tools to perform computer, mobile device, network forensic services in support of designated cybersecurity investigations, and assist in event/incident response. Conduct forensic evidence collection, preservation, and e-Discovery while maintaining chain of custody for all digital evidence in accordance with Policies, NIST, and OMB standards. Execute existing forensic processes, and procedures. Obtain victim evidence and provide additional forensic analysis where required based on identified event/incident parameters by the incident managers during an event/incident response. Conduct forensic evidence collection utilizing security tools to include Splunk, and EDR solutions to correlate and analyze network sensor data with host forensic evidence. Produce technical analysis reports including root cause analysis of analyzed hosts and/or artifacts discovered during an incident investigation. Maintain operational support of forensic capabilities, but not limited to administration and management of forensic systems and components.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000

General Description of Benefits

Required Skills: Possess a bachelor's degree in related field (i.e., Computer Science, Information Systems Management) and minimum of five (5) years of relevant digital forensics related work experience. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, the proposed staff should have a total of eight (8) or more years of digital forensics experience. Be able to successfully pass a detailed criminal background check. Possess five (5)+ years specialized forensic analysis experience conducting forensic examinations of digital evidence using recognized industry best practices for the identification, collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence. Have demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills to document and present solutions to senior executives, specifically government clients.

Desired Skills: Ability to have/obtain and maintain a minimum of a Top Secret clearance is preferred. Digital forensics certification such as CCE, GCFE, or GCFA certification preferred, GREM certification is also a plus.

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