Digital Forensics & E-Discovery Specialist – Senior

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Job Title: Digital Forensics & E-Discovery Specialist – Senior
Location: 1 Massachusetts Ave NWWashington, District of Columbia20001
Clearance Level: Active Secret
Required Certification(s): ·       GCIA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, ECSA, CHFI, CISSP, Security+, Network+, CEH, CND. CCE, CFC, EnCE, CFCE, GREM
SUMMARY: Agile Defense is currently seeking several talented Insider Threat Analysts to support a commercial entity in the transportation sector. The Insider Threat program is a part of an advanced analytics capability of a Focused Operations program that provides comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise.The Senior Digital Forensics & E-Discovery Specialist will conduct advanced security event analytics, insider threat monitoring, log analysis, host-based forensics, incident response, and case management. In support of this vital mission, XOR staff are on the forefront of providing Advanced CND (Computer Network Defense) Operations, and Systems Engineering support to include the development of advanced analytics and countermeasures to protect critical assets.  To ensure the integrity, security, and resiliency of critical operations, we are seeking candidates with diverse backgrounds in cyber security systems operations, analysis, and incident response. Strong written and verbal communication skills are necessary. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of incident response, forensics investigations, and cyber threats. Additionally, the ideal candidate would be familiar with digital evidence collection, malware analysis, host-based forensic tools, intrusion detection systems, file systems, security information event management platforms, endpoint threat detection tools, and security operations ticket management.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES·       Lead efforts in Incident Handling, including Detection, Analysis, and Triage.·        ·       Conduct security event triage to discern legitimate security incidents.·        ·       Investigate security incidents, implement countermeasures, and conduct incident response.·        ·       Conduct Forensic Analysis on compromised systems using digital forensics tools.·        ·       Analyze information technology security events for forensic purposes.·        ·       Lead efforts in Hunting for anomalous patterns detection and content management.·        ·       Apply strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially in analyzing security events.·        ·       Analyze windows event logs, network traffic, and IDS events for malicious intent.·        ·       Utilize strong analytical and technical skills for hunting activities.·        ·       Produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefings.·        ·       Identify and implement countermeasures or mitigating controls for deployment.·        ·       Recommend and coordinate countermeasures to operational CND personnel.·        ·       Develop rules, filters, views, signatures, and operationally relevant applications/scripts.
QUALIFICATIONSRequired Certifications·       GCIA, GCED, GCFA, GCFE, GCTI, GNFA, GCIH, ECSA, CHFI, CISSP, Security+, Network+, CEH, CND. CCE, CFC, EnCE, CFCE, GREMEducation, Background, and Years of Experience·       Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience·       Bachelor’s not required, strongly encouraged
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills·       Strong analytical and technical skills in computer network defense operations, ability to lead efforts in Incident Handling (Detection, Analysis, Triage), Hunting (anomalous pattern detection and content management) and Forensic Analysis.·        ·       Prior experience and ability to analyze information technology security events to discern events that qualify as a legitimate security incident as opposed to non-incidents. This includes security event triage, incident investigation, implementing countermeasures, and conducting incident response.·        ·       Strong logical/critical thinking abilities, especially analyzing security events (windows event logs, network traffic, IDS events for malicious intent).·        ·       Strong proficiency Report writing – a technical writing sample and technical editing test will be required if the candidate has no prior published intelligence analysis reporting, excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability produce clear and thorough security incident reports and briefings.·        ·       A working knowledge of the various operating systems (e.g., Windows, OS X, Linux, etc.) commonly deployed in enterprise networks, a conceptual understanding o