Cyber Forensic Analyst

RESPONSIBILITIES

In support of the DTRA IT Cybersecurity department, the Forensic/Malware Specialist will provide system and code analysis to support 24x7x365 cybersecurity monitoring and response across DTRA’s distributed network operations environment. Working within the DTRA IT-CS team, CSSP analysts and engineers collaborate with various teams throughout the agency to process evidence, determine threat, develop mitigations, identify avenues of attack, and assess risk while providing cyber based Situational Awareness to agency leadership and stakeholders. The Forensic/Malware Specialist will provide forensic best practices, analyze malware, and serve as a SME for reverse engineering and forensic analysis. The Forensic/Malware Specialist will provide the required resources and expertise to ensure compliance with DoD CSSP Evaluators Securing Metrics (ESM). The Forensic/Malware Specialist will provide support within the existing CSSP structure.

The Forensic/Malware Specialist will be assigned to the Response and Detect team. Specific CSSP Forensic services include:

• Performs System Forensics on multiple platforms.
• Performs code analysis and disassembly of suspect files.
• Performs all source cyber threat research and analysis.
• Performs proactive “hunting” for cybersecurity vulnerabilities and areas of concern.
• Create professional investigative reports for technical analysts and non-technical leadership alike.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 5+ years of experience in cyber investigations, incident response, network forensics, host forensics and/or malware reverse engineering.
• 5+ years of experience managing Sharepoint.
• 1+ years of experience processing NDCI events.
• GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GCIH certification
• Understanding of at least one programming language (Python/Java/C++/etc.)
• Understanding of at least one scripting environment (Bash/Powershell/etc.)
• Familiarity with industry standard tools such as Wireshark, Splunk, and Event Viewer
• Motivation to learn and improve in the field of Forensics and Malware.
• Top-Secret Clearance required with ability to obtain SCI.
• DoD 8570 compliant certification for IAT II and CSSP Analyst categories

We are seeking a Cyber Forensic/Malware Analyst to join our DTRA ITSS II contract at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Location: Fort Belvoir, Virginia
• Type of environment: Office setting
• Noise level: Soft
• Work Schedule is 0700-1500
• Amount of Travel: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is regularly required to lift up to 10 pounds. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 25 pounds; and up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK AUTHORIZATION/SECURITY CLEARANCE

Active Top-Secret clearance.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice and additional certification requirements may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. TekSynap does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law (referred to as “protected status”). This nondiscrimination policy extends to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment as well as the use of all company facilities, participation in all company-sponsored activities, and all employment actions such as promotions, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.