Cyber Network Forensic Analyst III (Cybersecurity)

Location: Sterling, VA / Arlington, VA. Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI clearance

Company

hirify.global provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, and intelligence mission support services to government and commercial markets.

What you will do

• Lead preliminary incident response investigations and interface with customers onsite.
• Analyze anomalous network activity to determine exploitation methods and effects on systems.
• Collect and analyze network intrusion artifacts including PCAP, domains, and certificates.
• Assess network topology and device configurations to identify security concerns.
• Handle real-time CND incidents, including forensic collections and threat analysis.
• Write and publish Computer Network Defense guidance and incident findings reports.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance are mandatory.
• Ability to obtain DHS Suitability.
• 8+ years of experience in network investigations.
• In-depth knowledge of TCP/IP, standard protocols (HTTP/S, DNS, SSH, etc.), and Wifi networking.
• Expertise in network topologies (DMZ, WAN) and SIEM tools like Splunk.
• Strong understanding of MITRE ATT&CK and defense-in-depth principles.

Nice to have

• Proficiency with Wireshark and PCAP data extraction.
• Experience with non-traditional network traffic (C2) and virtualized environments.
• Certifications: GCIA, GCIH, CEH, or SANS GIAC GNFA.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on critical national security missions.
• Collaborative environment with a team of passionate experts.
• Focus on innovation and solving complex cybersecurity challenges.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.