Cloud Forensic Analyst Iii

Nightwing

Arlington, VA, USA
Onsite
Active ts/sci clearance required
8+ years network investigation experience
In-depth tcp/ip protocol knowledge
Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Forensic Analyst III for its Arlington, VA location to support incident response for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network investigations and cybersecurity protocols, as well as hold an active TS/SCI clearance

Job Summary

  • Nightwing supports the DHS Hunt and Incident Response Team by providing advanced technical assistance and rapid onsite incident response to government agencies facing cyber-attacks.
  • Personnel will characterize breach severity, analyze anomalous network activity, and develop mitigation plans to restore services for critical asset owners.
  • The role requires collaboration across physical locations to coordinate teams in preliminary incident response investigations and publish Computer Network Defense guidance.

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Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Forensic Analyst III for its Arlington, VA location to support incident response for U.S. Government agencies facing cyber-attacks. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in network investigations and cybersecurity protocols, as well as hold an active TS/SCI clearance.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active TS/SCI clearance required
  • 8+ years network investigation experience
  • In-depth TCP/IP protocol knowledge
  • Splunk or SIEM platform proficiency
  • Network topology assessment skills
  • Malicious traffic analysis expertise

Nice-to-have

  • Proficiency with Wireshark software
  • PCAP data carving and extraction
  • Linux and Windows environment design
  • Virtualized environment experience
  • Command and Control traffic analysis
  • Evidence integrity preservation standards

Key Requirements

  • U.S. Citizenship mandatory
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance
  • DHS Suitability clearance obtainable
  • BS in CS/Cyber Security or equivalent experience
  • DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II certification preferred

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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