Job Description:
Client is looking for a forensics Analyst to investigate network intrusions and other cyber incidents to determine cause, extent and consequences of the breach for one of our direct clients.
TASKS:
• Research and develop new techniques, and procedures to continually improve the digital forensics process.
• Produce high quality written work product presenting complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Managing and maintaining the analysis labs and forensics tools leveraged for investigations.
• Ensuring data is collected and preserved within industry standard best practices and in alignment evidence integrity requirements.
• Assisting the Cyber Emergency Response Team during critical incidents.
• Investigate network intrusions and other cybersecurity incidents to determine the cause and extent of the breach. Includes ability to perform host-based and network-based forensic analysis.
MANDATORY SKILLS/EXPERIENCE Note: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Threat Management/Forensics Investigations/Incident Response environment
• Proficient in performing digital forensic investigations on a variety of platforms and operating systems with a deep understanding of digital forensics processes and tools.
DESIRABLE SKILLS/EXPERIENCE:
• Experience with a wide range of forensic tools (FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, AXIOM, EnCase, etc.)
• Experience with memory analysis tools (i.e. Volatility, MemProcFS)
• Experience with Linux and open source tools
• Experience investigating intrusions on Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
• Experience with performing forensics collections in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of gathering, accessing, and assessing evidence from computer systems and electronic devices
• Knowledge of virtual environments
• Knowledge of forensic imaging techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows artifacts
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating systems and artifacts
• Knowledge of macOS operating system and forensics artifacts
• Knowledge of file systems
• Strong analytical skills
We are an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship/ immigration status, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.