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Solutions³ LLC

Host Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC, Arlington, Virginia, United States, 22201

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Title: Host Based Systems Analyst III

Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission‑critical provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host‑based, network‑based, and cloud‑based cybersecurity analysis capabilities. Personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Solutions³ LLC is seeking

Host Forensics Analysts

to support this critical customer mission.

Eligibility

Must be a

US Citizen

Must have an

active TS/SCI

clearance

Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability prior to starting employment

Must have

5+ years

of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools

Responsibilities

Assists with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigations

Plans, coordinates and directs the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence

Distills analytic findings into executive summaries and in‑depth technical reports

Serves as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explains investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols

Tracks and documents on‑site incident response activities and provides updates to leadership throughout the engagement

Evaluates, extracts and analyzes suspected malicious code

Acquire/collect computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files) in support of onsite 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 computer related evidence

Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write‑ups for inclusion in reports and written products

Assist in documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings

Required Skills

Proficiency with two or more of the following tools:

EnCase

FTK

SIFT

X‑Ways

Volatility

WireShark

Sleuth Kit/Autopsy

Splunk

Snort

Other EDR Tools (CrowdStrike, Carbon Black, etc.)

Proficiency conducting all‑source research.

Desired Skills

Strong API and scripting skills (PowerShell, Python, Bash, JavaScript) for automation and threat detection.

Knowledge of common and advanced cloud attacks and techniques, and how to detect and mitigate these threats.

Proficiency with cloud automation and orchestration tools (Terraform, Kubernetes, CloudFormation, Azure Resource Manager, Docker).

Desired Certifications One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Required Education BS in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and

7+

years of host or digital forensics experience

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