Host Based Systems Analyst Lead IV Location: Arlington, VA Clearance: An existing TS/SCI Clearance is required, existing DHS Suitability is desired The Host Based Systems Analyst Lead requires proficiency and proven capability in the below areas: Responsibilities: Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements. Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code Required Skills: US Citizenship Must have an active TS/SCI clearance Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images) Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks Experience with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. Desired Skills: Experience with or knowledge of 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 with conducting all-source research. Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and 8 years of experience or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience ABBTECH is an EOE/Minorities/Women/Disabled Individuals/Veterans Job Requirements:Responsibilities: Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements. Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer related evidence Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code Required Skills: US Citizenship Must have an active TS/SCI clearance Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images) Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks Experience with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. Desired Skills: Experience with or knowledge of 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 with conducting all-source research. Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering and 8 years of experience or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience