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Host Forensic Analyst​/Host Systems Analyst

Job in Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas, 76000, USA
Listing for: Node.Digital
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-12-27
Job specializations:
  • IT/Tech
    Cybersecurity, Data Security, Information Security, IT Consultant
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 120000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 120000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst

Location:

Arlington, VA

Must have Top Secret Security Clearance

Node is seeking a Host Forensic Analyst to support this critical customer mission.

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 peer reviews, and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnel.
  • Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements.
  • Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in 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.
  • Required Skills:
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Must have an active TS/SCI clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • 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)
  • Ability 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, including 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:

    • En Case
    • FTK
    • SIFT
    • X-Ways
    • Volatility
    • Wire Shark
    • Sleuth Kit/Autopsy
    • Splunk
    • Snort
    • Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc)

    Proficiency in conducting all-source research.

    Required

    Education:

    BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience.

    Desired

    Certifications:

    GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

    Company Overview:

    Node.

    Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact.

    Our Core Values include:

    • Identifying the RIGHT PEOPLE and developing them to their full capabilities
    • Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our MISSION FIRST approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
    • We believe in SIMPLIFYING complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
    • Our mantra is “Simple
      * Secure*Speed” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions

    We offer competitive compensation and benefits including:

    • Medical
    • Dental
    • Vision
    • Basic Life
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Health Saving Account
    • 401K
    • Three weeks of PTO
    • 10 Paid Holidays
    • Pre-Approved Online Training
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