Sr. Host-Based Systems Analysis Level 3

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Job description

Overview

Variq is seeking is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. We are seeking a Sr. Host-Based Cybersecurity Systems Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

Additional Information:

• Location: Arlington VA
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• Security Clearance: Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• Availability: Within 2 weeks

Responsibilities

• Acquiring/collecting computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files, etc.) from systems in support of onsite engagements
• Assessing evidentiary value by triaging electronic devices
• Correlating forensic findings with network events to further develop an intrusion narrative
• When available, collecting and documenting system state information (running processes, network connections, etc.) prior to imaging
• Performing incident triage from a forensic perspective to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact
• Tracking and documenting forensic analysis from initial involvement through final resolution
• Collecting, processing, preserving, analyzing and presenting computer related evidence
• Coordinating with others within the Government and with customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or other preliminary findings
• Conducting analysis of forensic images and other available evidence and drafting forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and other written products
• Assisting in documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies
• Assisting in preliminary analysis by tracing an activity to its source and documenting findings for input into a forensic report
• Documenting original condition of digital and/or associated evidence by taking photographs and collecting hash information
• Assisting team members in imaging digital media
• Assisting in gathering, accessing and assessing evidence from electronic devices using forensic tools and knowledge of operating systems
• Using hashing algorithms to validate forensic images
• Working with mentor to identify and understand adversary TTPs
• Assisting team members in analyzing the behaviors of malicious software
• Under direct guidance and coaching if needed, locating critical items in various file systems to aid more senior personnel in their analysis
• Performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to computer security

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• U.S. Citizenship
• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
• Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
• 5+ 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 handing 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.

Desired Skills:

• - 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)
• - Experience with conducting all-source research

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree. Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.

Desired Certifications:

• GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

OTHER DUTIES

• This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.
• While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

NOTE

• All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.

What Is In It For You

• We focus on building teams of the best and brightest who are looking for careers with a growing and dynamic mid-tier company.
• Our leaders get to know you as an individual. They help you grow in a variety of directions and view you as an asset who grows with the company beyond our current contracts.
• VariQ is growing which translates into many different opportunities for you and more defined career path trajectory.
• We understand your need for work/life balance and work within contract parameters to provide as much flexibility as possible.
• We provide a comprehensive and highly competitive total compensation and benefits package that brings you real value and security to enjoy life today and plan for tomorrow.

Who We Are

Founded in 2003, VariQ is a premier provider of Cybersecurity, Software Development and Cloud services to federal, state, and local government. Headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, VariQ is a multiple award-winning company that emphasizes innovation, quality, and professional excellence in the development of advanced technology systems.

**We require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 (or have an approved accommodation) by January 4, 2022.**

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