GuidePoint Security
Senior Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst - Mid-Atlantic region (Remote - EST)
GuidePoint Security, Herndon, Virginia, United States, 22070
Senior Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst – Mid‑Atlantic region (Remote – EST)
GuidePoint Security provides trusted cybersecurity expertise, solutions and services that help organizations make better decisions and minimize risk. By taking a three‑tiered, holistic approach for evaluating security posture and ecosystems, GuidePoint enables some of the nation’s top organizations, such as Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, to identify threats, optimize resources and integrate best‑fit solutions that mitigate risk.
Position Overview The Senior Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst
would be a member of the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Investigations team. The analyst will perform digital forensic examinations in support of investigations by the Cyber Security Operations Center Incident Response Team, Corporate Human Resources Department, Corporate Legal Department, Corporate Physical Security, and other entities as determined by the CIO.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Perform digital forensic examinations/investigations.
Communicate findings in an easy‑to‑understand manner to non‑technical audiences, including relevant individuals and business units.
Create and document findings in a professional manner and use an incident management system to track work progress.
Assist corporate security, HR, and Ethics with interviewing users by providing technical expertise.
Create, revise and maintain procedural documentation.
Write a variety of written products based on analysis of data.
Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network security, and encryption.
Assist in identifying, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions and acceptable use violations.
Perform deep‑dive analysis of malicious software packages across a variety of target systems.
Collaborate across various Cyber Defense teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics or a related 4‑year technical degree OR 10+ years of work experience in this field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting digital forensic examinations and in one or more of: computer evidence seizure, data recovery, intrusion analysis and incident response, network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, secure architectures, malware analysis.
Familiarity with forensic artifacts from various operating systems.
Understanding of corporate network infrastructure.
Knowledge of forensic tools: EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, Microsoft eDiscovery.
Certifications desired: Guidance Software EnCE, IACIS, CFCE, GIAC GCFA, GIAC GCFE, or GIAC GREM.
Cybercrime investigative experience and an understanding of the investigation life cycle.
Why GuidePoint? GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately‑held value‑added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers. Firmly‑defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity. This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some Added Perks
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required for certain positions).
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employee premiums and 75% for family plans); GPS will contribute in one lump sum: $500 per EE annually / $1,000 per family annually.
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
Pet Benefit Option.
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Position Overview The Senior Cyber Defense Forensic Analyst
would be a member of the Cyber Threat Intelligence and Investigations team. The analyst will perform digital forensic examinations in support of investigations by the Cyber Security Operations Center Incident Response Team, Corporate Human Resources Department, Corporate Legal Department, Corporate Physical Security, and other entities as determined by the CIO.
Primary Duties and Accountabilities
Perform digital forensic examinations/investigations.
Communicate findings in an easy‑to‑understand manner to non‑technical audiences, including relevant individuals and business units.
Create and document findings in a professional manner and use an incident management system to track work progress.
Assist corporate security, HR, and Ethics with interviewing users by providing technical expertise.
Create, revise and maintain procedural documentation.
Write a variety of written products based on analysis of data.
Research and maintain proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trends in computer network vulnerabilities, data hiding and network security, and encryption.
Assist in identifying, investigating, and analyzing computer network intrusions and acceptable use violations.
Perform deep‑dive analysis of malicious software packages across a variety of target systems.
Collaborate across various Cyber Defense teams.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics or a related 4‑year technical degree OR 10+ years of work experience in this field.
Minimum 5 years’ experience conducting digital forensic examinations and in one or more of: computer evidence seizure, data recovery, intrusion analysis and incident response, network protocols, network devices, multiple operating systems, secure architectures, malware analysis.
Familiarity with forensic artifacts from various operating systems.
Understanding of corporate network infrastructure.
Knowledge of forensic tools: EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, Microsoft eDiscovery.
Certifications desired: Guidance Software EnCE, IACIS, CFCE, GIAC GCFA, GIAC GCFE, or GIAC GREM.
Cybercrime investigative experience and an understanding of the investigation life cycle.
Why GuidePoint? GuidePoint Security is a rapidly growing, profitable, privately‑held value‑added reseller that focuses exclusively on Information Security. Since its inception in 2011, GuidePoint has grown to over 1,000 employees, established strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and serves as a trusted advisor to more than 4,200 customers. Firmly‑defined core values drive all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to the company’s success and establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At GuidePoint, your colleagues are knowledgeable, skilled, and experienced and will seek to collaborate and provide mentorship and guidance at every opportunity. This is a unique and rare opportunity to grow your career along with one of the fastest growing companies in the nation.
Some Added Perks
Remote workforce primarily (U.S. based only; some travel may be required for certain positions).
Group Medical Insurance options: Zero Deductible PPO Plan (GuidePoint pays 90% of the premium for employees and 70% for family plans) or High Deductible Health Plan with HSA (GuidePoint pays 100% of the employee premiums and 75% for family plans); GPS will contribute in one lump sum: $500 per EE annually / $1,000 per family annually.
Group Dental Insurance: GuidePoint pays 100% of the premium for employees and 75% for family plans.
12 corporate holidays and a Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
Healthy mobile phone and home internet allowance.
Eligibility for retirement plan after 2 months at open enrollment.
Pet Benefit Option.
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