Host Based Systems Analyst /Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) with Cloud Forensics
Location: Arlington VA
Must have Top Secret Security Clearance
Node is seeking Cyber Network Defense Analysts (CNDA) with Cloud Forensics experience to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities:
Acquire/collect computer artifacts and logs in support of onsite and remote engagements
Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value
Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative
Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes network connections) prior to imaging as required
Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope urgency and potential impact
Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution
Collect process preserve analyze and present computerrelated evidence
Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or additional preliminary findings
Conduct analysis of forensic images and available evidence in support of forensic writeups for inclusion in reports and written products
Support cloud development and automation projects to enhance threat emulation capabilities
Assist to document Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and create reports pertaining to incident findings
Requirements
Required Skills/Clearances:
U.S. Citizenship
Active TS/SCI clearance
Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability
10 years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leadingedge technologies and industrystandard forensic tools
Indepth understanding of SaaS PaaS and IaaS in the Cloud Environment
Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images)
Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
Knowledge of cloud development and automation tools such as Terraform Kubernetes AWS CloudFormation Azure Resource Manager and Docker.
Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks including creating trust levels of critical resources
Desired Skills:
Knowledge of strategies/architectures involved in implementing M365/Azure authentication how these relate to a federated identity solution and a fundamental understanding of how threat actors would target identity to compromise an environment
Advanced experience and proficiency across various aspects of IT operations (e.g. networking virtualization identity security business continuity disaster recovery data management governance)
Experience and understanding in the acquisition processing and analysis of digital evidence from onsite enterprises and cloudnative platforms
Fundamental understanding of APIs and proficiency with PowerShell/PowerShell modules leveraged to conduct API queries as they relate to Azure/M365
Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g. Bash Python PowerShell JS) for automation of hunt tools used in commercial cloud environments
Ability to develop tools architecture and configurations in Azure environment to support identifying threat actor activity.
Understanding of how Azure/M365 platform protection is implemented and security operations available
Required Education:
BS Computer Science Cybersecurity Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma & 46 years of host or digital forensics experience.
Desired Certifications:
One or more of the following certifications: GCLD GCFR GCFA GCFE GCIH EnCE CCE CFCE CISSP CCSP AWS certifications Microsoft Azure associated certifications.
Company Overview:
Node. Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates bestofbreed technologies to accelerate business impact.
Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include:
OUR CORE VALUES
Identifying theRIGHT PEOPLEand developing them to their full capabilities
Our customer s Mission is our Mission . OurMISSION FIRSTapproach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner
We believe inSIMPLIFYINGcomplex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence
Our mantra is Simple*Secure*Speed in the delivery of innovative services and solutions.
Benefits
We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Life
- LongTerm Disability
- Health Saving Account
- 401K
- Three weeks of PTO
- 10 Paid Holidays
- PreApproved Online Training