Host Forensics Analyst (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Host Forensics Analyst (Cybersecurity): Performing digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) for DHS's Hunt and Incident Response Team with an accent on host-based analysis, data acquisition, and breach diagnosis. Focus on leading forensic teams during onsite engagements, analyzing malicious code, and producing executive-level technical reports.

Location: Remote and onsite; Must be a US Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance and be able to travel within the United States.

Company

hirify.global is a small business specializing in IT and cybersecurity services for Federal, State, and Local agencies.

What you will do

• Lead forensic teams at onsite engagements and coordinate data collection/acquisition operations.
• Perform comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts.
• Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code.
• Write in-depth technical reports and distill findings into executive summaries for stakeholders.
• Serve as a technical forensics liaison, explaining methodologies and protocols.
• Track and document on-site incident response activities and provide updates to leadership.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 8+ years of experience in cyber forensic investigations using industry-standard tools.
• Proficiency in creating forensically sound duplicates of computer systems.
• Experience with digital asset collection, preservation, and chain of custody protocols.
• BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related degree (or HS Diploma + 10 years of forensics experience).

Nice to have

• Experience with tools: EnCase, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/Autopsy, or Magnet Axiom Cyber.
• Experience with SIEM tools (Splunk, ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic) or EDR tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix).
• Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, or CISSP.
• Proficiency with conducting all-source research.

Culture & Benefits

• Extremely competitive salary and profit sharing.
• Comprehensive health coverage: 95% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision.
• 100% employer-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance.
• 401k with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for health and dependent care.
• 11 standard holidays and 3 weeks of annual leave.