Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV

Responsibilities

• Serves as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME), possessing in-depth knowledge on subjects relating to the conduct, activities, or operation of NCCIC HIRT in a surge capacity
• Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Provides expert support, analysis, and research with only broad direction into exceptionally complex problems and processes relating to the subject matter as it relates to hunt and incident response activities
• Serves as technical expert on high-level incident response teams providing technical direction, interpretation, and alternatives
• Exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of an assignment or task at hand
• Independently develops technical solutions to complex problems that require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity
• Guides the completion of hunt and incident response activities

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in the area of expertise
• Knowledge of different operational threat environments (e.g., first generation [script kiddies], second generation [non nation-state sponsored], and third generation [nation-state sponsored])
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, PL/SQL and injections, race conditions, covert channel, replay, return- oriented attacks, and malicious code)
• Able to travel domestically on short notice
• Ability to think independently
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Able to work collaboratively across physical locations
• 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
• Proficiency with common operating systems (e.g, Linux/Unix, Windows)

Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma & 10+ years of technical experience in the area of expertise

Skills

• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulations
• One or more DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst
• DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder
• DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst
• SANS GIAC GNFA preferred
• SANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP a plus

Benefits

At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients.

Pay

Nightwing offers competitive compensation packages tailored to individual performance and qualifications.

Schedule

Work will be primarily supported outside the NCR, with occasional travel to the NCR for training and orientation.