Host Forensics Analyst

BCMC • Arlington, VA • 8h ago

The DHS's Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation's cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS's front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. BCMC performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. BCMC provides HIRT 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. Contract personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. BCMC is seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.

Responsibilities:

Assists with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigations

Plans, coordinates and directs the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence

Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports

Serves as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explains investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols

Tracks and documents on-site incident response activities and provides updates to leadership throughout the engagement

Evaluates, extracts and analyzes suspected malicious code

Acquire/collect computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files) in support of onsite engagements

Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value

Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative

Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes, network connections) prior to imaging, as required

Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact

Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution

Collect, process, preserve, analyze and present computer related evidence

Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products

Assist to document and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings

Required Skills/Clearances:

U.S. Citizenship

Active TS/SCI clearance

Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability

-5+ 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 evidence (forensic images)

Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings

Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks

Proficiency with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols

Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages

Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities

Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources

Able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows)

Desired Skills:

Proficiency with two or more of the following tools:

Proficiency conducting all-source research.

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & 7-9 years of host or digital forensics experience.

Desired Certifications:

GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Our Company Overview

Business Computers Management Consulting Group, LLC (BCMC) is a small business specializing in Information Technology (IT), Cybersecurity, Information Assurance (IA), SOA, Big Data Management, Program Management, and more for Federal, State, and Local agencies. We possess highly skilled engineers, providing innovative solutions backed by strong past performances. We are ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2013, 20000:2018, and CMMI L3 certified and registered promising highest quality and services to all of our clients.

Benefits

Extremely competitive salary

95% employer paid for employee medical, dental, & vision coverages

100% employer paid for employee life, STD & LTD disability coverages

401k with company match and profit sharing

Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for dependent & health care

11 standard holidays & 3 weeks of annual leave

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