Quantico, VA
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POSITION: Sr. Cyber Forensic Analyst
LOCATION: Quantico, VA
STATUS: Funded
CLEARANCE: Active Top Secret Clearance Required
TRAVEL: Up to 25%
DESCRIPTION:
Cask is seeking a Sr. Forensic Analyst to support the Marine Corps Cyberspace Operations Group (MCCOG). As a Cyber Forensic Analyst, you will play a crucial role in investigating cyber incidents, collecting, and analyzing digital evidence, and providing expert insights to enhance the security posture.
As a Sr. Forensic Analyst, you will:
· Conduct investigations of cyber incidents, cybercrimes, and data breaches to collect digital evidence from various sources, such as computers, servers, and network logs.
· Analyze digital evidence using advanced forensic tools and methodologies to uncover patterns, identify attack vectors, and establish timelines of events related to cyber incidents.
· Collaborate with incident response teams to identify and mitigate ongoing security breaches, providing crucial insights into the tactics, techniques, and procedures used by threat actors.
· Prepare detailed reports documenting findings, analysis, and recommendations.
· Stay up to date with the latest cyber threats, forensic methodologies, and industry best practices.
· Contribute to the development of new forensic tools and techniques to enhance investigation capabilities.
· Work closely with internal security teams, and external partners to ensure information sharing and resolution of cyber incidents.
· Assist in the development and implementation of cybersecurity policies and procedures, ensuring alignment with industry standards and regulations.
Required / Preferred Skills & Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in performing various assessments (penetrations tests of systems and networks within a DOD Network Environment of the enclave).
· Five (5) years of demonstrated experience in performing media forensics.
· Experience with forensic tools, such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Autopsy, Volatility, and open-source alternatives.
· Experience handling national state-level intrusions.
· Possess DoDD 8570 IAT Level III certification.
· Possess DoDD 8570 CSSP Auditor certification.
· Possess or the ability to obtain GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or equivalent industry certification within 180 days of start.
Required Security Clearance: Active TOP SECRET with SCI eligibility.
About Cask
Cask is a woman-owned small business (WOSB) founded in 2004 by professionals who saw the need to help clients use and unlock the value of technology in more efficient, cost-effective ways. Cask delivers business and technology advisory and consulting services to help our customers achieve success.
Cask is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.
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