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Cyber Forensics Analyst

hace 16 días

Ashburn

Description The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Operations Center (SOC) is a U.S. Government program responsible to prevent, identify, contain and eradicate cyber threats to CBP networks through monitoring, intrusion detection and protective security services to CBP information systems including local area networks/wide area networks (LAN/WAN), commercial Internet connection, public facing websites, wireless, mobile/cellular, cloud, security devices, servers and workstations. The CBP SOC is responsible for the overall security of CBP Enterprise-wide information systems, and collects, investigates, and reports any suspected and confirmed security violations. Leidos is seeking an experienced Cyber Forensics Analyst to join our team. As a member of this highly technical digital forensics team supporting U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), you will be responsible for in-depth cyber forensics, root cause analyses, spillage investigations, and ensure chain of custody during incident investigations in support of the protection of the customers’ systems, networks, and assets. The candidate shall provide support to CBP OIT’s Cyber Defense Forensics (CDF) team in support of insider threat and security operations according to established policies, handbooks, and CBP CDF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This support includes monitoring activities, conducting threat analysis, investigating policy violations, identifying mitigation and/or remediation courses of action, and assessing risk posed by trusted insiders. The main focus of this task is to work with the OIT Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to process incidents, investigate spillages of multiple types of classified and/or controlled data, conduct root cause analyses into suspicious or malicious activity, and assist with SOC Incidents / OPR investigations as needed. Primary Tasks • Provide recommendations for Information Spillage Incident Response efforts on handling and sanitization methods pursuant to industry best practices, NIST 800-88 recommendations, and Federal guidelines., • Conduct enterprise and system(s) endpoint analysis (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mac, Cloud, and mobile systems) and network based digital forensic analysis, • Conduct formal digital forensic investigations and document findings in formal, forensically sound investigation reports., • Perform Email hygiene activities in support of CBP investigations., • Support enterprise recovery efforts as necessary to ensure that security events and incidents are properly remediated prior to restitution., • Utilize state of the art forensic tools (FTK/Encase, etc) to perform computer, mobile phone forensics and memory analysis (volatility, rekall) in support of incident response., • Conduct reverse engineering of suspicious files utilizing dynamic, automated and static analysis., • Properly preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody and write malware analysis or forensic reports., • Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis, and incident response., • Install, secure, maintain and recommend forensic software and hardware within a Forensic Lab environment while following established configuration management processes., • Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance forensic processes., • Effectively investigate and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership., • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and playbooks as deemed necessary. Basic Qualifications: • Requires BS degree and 5 or more years of direct relevant experience., • Degree in computer science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university., • Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills, • Effective communication skills with emphasis on attention to detail, ability to accurately capture and document technical remediation details, and ability to brief stakeholders on incident statuses, recovery and root causes., • Demonstrable experience performing forensic analysis, digital media analysis, and in-depth system & network log analysis in support of forensic investigations., • Ability to generate forensically sound cyber analysis reports detailing forensically sound analysis procedures, findings, and recommendations from incident investigations., • Strong problem-solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning under pressure., • Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision. Preferred Qualifications: • SANS GREM certification, • Experience performing computer forensics in Federal Government, DOD or Law Enforcement environments., • Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or PowerShell., • Knowledge of the Cyber Kill Chain and MITRE ATT&CK framework, • Advanced understanding of multiple Operating Systems, monitoring and detection techniques and methods, and Incident Response Lifecycle., • Prior experience with CBP/DHS, • Between 2-3 years of experience in two or more of these specialized areas:, • Insider Threat, • Digital media forensic, • Monitoring and detection, • Incident Response Required certifications: The candidate should have at minimum ONE of the following certifications: • CompTIA Cyber Security Analyst (CySA+), • CompTIA Linux Network Professional (CLNP), • CompTIA Pentest+, • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+), • GPEN – Penetration Tester, • GWAPT – Web Application Penetration Tester, • GSNA – System and Network Auditor, • GISF – Security Fundamentals, • GXPN – Exploit Researcher and Advanced Penetration Tester, • GWEB – Web Application Defender, • GNFA – Network Forensic Analyst, • GMON – Continuous Monitoring Certification, • GCTI – Cyber Threat Intelligence, • GOSI – Open-Source Intelligence, • OSCP (Certified Professional), • OSCE (Certified Expert), • OSWP (Wireless Professional), • OSEE (Exploitation Expert), • CCFP – Certified Cyber Forensics Professional, • CISSP – Certified Information Systems Security, • CEH – Certified Ethical Hacker, • CHFI – Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, • LPT – Licensed Penetration Tester, • CSA – EC Council Certified SOC Analyst (Previously ECSA – EC-Council Certified Security Analyst), • ENSA – EC-Council Network Security Administrator, • ECIH – EC-Council Certified Incident Handler, • ECSS – EC-Council Certified Security Specialist, • ECES – EC-Council Certified Encryption Specialist Clearance: All CBP SOC employees are required to successfully complete a CBP Background Investigation to support this program. If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares. March 16, 2026 For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above. Pay Range $87,100.00 - $157,450.00 The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law. About Leidos Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit ___. Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at ___. Securing Your Data Beware of fake employment opportunities using Leidos’ name. Leidos will never ask you to provide payment-related information during any part of the employment application process (i.e., ask you for money), nor will Leidos ever advance money as part of the hiring process (i.e., send you a check or money order before doing any work). Further, Leidos will only communicate with you through emails that are generated by the Leidos.com automated system – never from free commercial services (e.g., Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or via WhatsApp, Telegram, etc. If you received an email purporting to be from Leidos that asks for payment-related information or any other personal information (e.g., about you or your previous employer), and you are concerned about its legitimacy, please make us aware immediately by emailing us at ___. If you believe you are the victim of a scam, contact your local law enforcement and report the incident to the ___. Commitment to Non-Discrimination All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.

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