Host Forensics Analyst 4

About ARSIEM Corporation
At ARSIEM Corporation we are committed to fostering a proven and trusted partnership with our government clients.  We provide support to multiple agencies across the United States Government.  ARSIEM has an experienced workforce of qualified professionals committed to providing the best possible support.
As demand increases, ARSIEM continues to provide reliable and cutting-edge technical solutions at the best value to our clients.  That means a career packed with opportunities to grow and the ability to have an impact on every client you work with. 
ARSIEM is looking for a Host Forensics Analyst 4. This position will support one of our Government clients in Arlington, VA.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations
• Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
• Writing in-depth reports, supporting with peer reviews, and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
• Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/guiding others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements.
• Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in the preliminary investigation
• Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence
• Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
• Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details, including forensic methodologies and protocols
• Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement
• Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree, or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools
• Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
• Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
• Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
• Experience with proper evidence-handling procedures and chain of custody protocols
• Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
• Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities 
• Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
• Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools:
• EnCase
• FTK
• SIFT
• X-Ways
• Volatility
• WireShark
• Sleuth Kit/Autopsy
• Splunk
• Snort
• Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black)
• Proficiency with conducting all-source research. 
• Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Clearance Requirement: This position requires an Active TS/SCI clearance and the ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Candidate Referral: Do you know someone who would be GREAT at this role? If you do, ARSIEM has a way for you to earn a bonus through our referral program for persons presenting NEW (not in our resume database) candidates who are successfully placed on one of our projects. The bonus for this position is $3,500,  and the referrer is eligible to receive the sum for any applicant we place within 12 months of referral. The bonus is paid after the referred employee reaches 6 months of employment.
ARSIEM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other federally protected class.