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Digital Forensic Analyst

Digital Forensic Analyst

CompanyPeraton
LocationChantilly, VA, USA
Salary$146000 – $234000
TypeFull-Time
DegreesBachelor’s
Experience LevelExpert or higher

Requirements

  • Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph
  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent
  • 11+ years of experience working across technical competencies such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and/or computer exploitation
  • 5+ years of cumulative experience in three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, and/or malware forensics
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development
  • Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Responsibilities

  • Conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure
  • Perform network traffic analysis of organizational systems to analyze raw packet data and identify anomalous behavior
  • Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and/or customer-provided tools
  • Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and COTS software and hardware
  • Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks
  • Offer innovative cyber defense solutions to protect systems
  • Participate in the penetration test lifecycle to understand threats and recommend solutions
  • Understand and recommend industry best practices for the configuration of networks and Linux and Windows machines
  • Leverage analytical tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, etc.) to assist in analysis

Preferred Qualifications

  • Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues
  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA