Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV Security Clearance

Cyber Host Forensic Analyst IV with Security Clearance

Nightwing delivers full-spectr cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to the intelligence community, defense, civil and commercial markets. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, technical surveillance, data intelligence, mission enablement and software modernization. The DHS Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) safeguards critical infrastructure. Nightwing supports HIRT with advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and investigations using host and network-based cybersecurity analysis.

This role requires physical presence in the National Capital Region for at least one week for training and orientation; subsequent work is primarily remote.

• Serve as hunt and incident response subject matter expert (SME) with in-depth knowledge of NCCIC HIRT operations in surge capacity.
• Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports.
• Provide expert support, analysis, and research on complex problems related to hunt and incident response.
• Act as technical expert on high-level incident response teams, delivering technical direction, interpretation and alternatives.
• Determine technical objectives and develop creative solutions for complex problems.
• Guide completion of hunt and incident response activities.

• U.S. citizenship.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and DHS suitability.
• 8+ years of directly relevant experience.
• Knowledge of operational threat environments (first, second and third generation).
• Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities (e.g., buffer overflow, mobile code, cross-site scripting, injection, race conditions, covert channels, replay, return-oriented attacks, malicious code).
• Proficiency with Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to think independently and work collaboratively across locations.
• Travel domestically on short notice.

• Experience leading and mentoring technical teams.
• Knowledge of Computer Network Defense policies, procedures and regulations.
• Advanced networking analysis skills (e.g., Wire Shark, Splunk, Snort).

BS in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS diploma with 10+ years of technical experience.

• DoD 8140.01 IAT Level II, IASAE II, CSSP Analyst
• DoD 8140.01 GCIA, GCIH, CSSP Analyst/CSSP Incident Responder
• DoD 8140.01 CEH, CSSP Analyst
• SANS GIAC GNFA (preferred)
• SANS GRID, GICSP, or GCIP (plus)

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Washington, DC $18.00-$25.00

Nightwing is an Equal Opportunity/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.