Forensics Analyst II San Antonio, TX TS SCI with Full Scope Poly This Position is Contingent Upon Contract Award Position DescriptionAs a Forensics Analyst II, you will serve as a Cyber Forensics Analyst responsible for conducting detailed digital forensics, host-based analysis, including imaging, digital media processing, and memory capture and data log analysis.
You will locate and identify digital evidence.
You will extract and carves files from collected evidence.
You will analyze intrusion techniques and tradecraft.
You will assist in root cause and attribution analysis.
You will identify, collect, and analyze relevant host-based artifacts.
You will maintain cyber hygiene of forensic media and analysis environment.
You will support chain of custody throughout incident lifecycle.
You will configure and utilize virtualized and/or forensics computer system environments.Position Requirements And DutiesPerform forensically sound evidence collection and analysis.Provide technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.
Collect and review artifacts (such as media, live system memory, images, equipment, network traffic, logs, or software).
Conduct initial analysis of log files, evidence, and other information.
Perform file system forensic analysis to include recovery of hidden and deleted content such as pagefiles, volume shadow copies, or unallocated space.
Utilize appropriate tools to decrypt seized data from sources such as full disk encryption and collected malware.
Carve data using manual and techniques for tools such as Forensic Tool Kit (FTK), EnCase, and other open-source tools and scripts.
Generate, research, and identify content based on file hashes.
Search and analyze Windows registry-related content.
(U) Perform forensic incident handling tasks (such as forensic collections, host analysis, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) as part of flyaway Incident Response Teams (IRTs).Perform file signature and timeline forensics analysis.
Detect anti-forensics techniques and tactics.QualificationsUS Citizen Two years of demonstrated experience as a Cyber Forensics Analyst in programs of similar scope, type and complexity is required.
Two years of demonstrated experience using at least two forensic tool suites similar to EnCase, Sleuthkit, FTK, X-WAYS, REKALL, or Axiom.
Three years of demonstrated experience working on Windows and Linux operating systems as a Systems administrator or in Software Development and Information Technology Systems (DevOps).
certifications.
Requires Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE)Desired SkillsKnowledge of host communications to include common ports, default services of common operating systems.
Recognize obfuscation and encryption detection techniques along with and understands applicable decoding methods to advance evidence processing during analysis.
Possess knowledge of data carving tools and techniques to include restoring deleted artifacts from unallocated disk storage and from system memory (RAM).Certifications CSSP Incident Responder-Requires Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE)Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II or Level III certificationComputing Environment (CE) certification.
The CE certification requirements can be fulfilled with either Microsoft OS, Cent OS/Red Hat OS CEAdapt Forward, LLC is a federal government contractor.
As directed by Executive Order 14042: Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors, all current and newly hired employees, in the United States, are required to be fully vaccinated, or have an allowable accommodation in place, by January 18, 2022.Company OverviewAdapt Forward is a cybersecurity solutions provider for some of the nation’s most valuable information systems.
Leveraging advanced threat assessment technology and experience in building high-level information security infrastructure, we develop adaptive solutions uniquely tailored to our customers’ business objectives to protect sensitive data against sophisticated threats in an increasingly complex security environment.Summary Of BenefitsComprehensive Physical Wellness Package, including Medical, dental, vision care, plus flexible spending accounts for health and dependent-care are included in our standard benefits plan.401k Retirement Plan with Matching Contribution is immediately available and vestedAnnual Training Budget to be used for conference attendance, school enrollment, certification programs, and associated travel expenses.Ten Federal Holidays, plus three weeks of PTO/vacation/sick leave that accrues at a rate of ten hours per month.Employee Assistance Program: Counseling/legal assistance and other employee well-being programs are also offered.Equal Opportunity EmploymentAdapt Forward is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, religion, age, gender, sexuality, national origin, citizenship, disability, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.
Adapt Forward promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.Powered by JazzHR64uTmNUy3F