Senior Forensic Technician/Analyst

Dahlgren, VA – Full Time with Benefits – Flexible Start-Date (Contingent on contract award)

Requirements

• Six (6) years of professional experience providing software, hardware, and wireless support, including mobile forensic examination to the client based on submitted requirements for functionality and use of developed tools.
• Skilled in developing, testing, and implementing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
• Skilled in performing packet-level analysis.
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk).
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, and cyber vulnerabilities.
• Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies.
• Knowledge of cloud computing service models and cloud deployment models in private, public, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments.
• Must have an IAT Level III certification.
• Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) certification required within 90 days after contract award.

Responsibilities

• Performs forensic analysis on computer systems and servers.
• Investigates cybersecurity incidents using digital forensic techniques and tools.
• Collects, preserves, and analyzes digital evidence.
• Displays technical comprehension of relationships, dependencies, and hardware and software component requirements.
• Interprets submitted documentation, including user and functional requirements, and develops forensic examination reports.
• Reviews and edits, and formats NSWCDD Security Office publications for security guidelines and policies.
• Recovers emails, databases, and other potentially lost or compromised data.
• Documents and reports on findings, and recommends next steps.
• Helps evaluate the organization's digital forensic tools and procedures and recommends potentially valuable changes.
• Works independently; may supervise/manage junior analysts.