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Forensic Analyst
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Investigates cyber events across IT systems, networks, hardware and software, collecting and analyzing digital forensic evidence to support vulnerability research and mitigation. Also leads a functional team and coordinates project planning.
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Forensic Analyst:
Bowhead is seeking a Forensic Analyst for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The Forensic Analyst will investigate cyber events involving information technology systems, networks, hardware, and software. This position will collect, process, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence to support vulnerability research, cyber threat mitigation, testing, and evaluation activities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.
- Research cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.
- Collect and preserve digital forensic evidence.
- Process and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.
- Document and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.
- Support vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.
- Provide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.
- Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
- Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.
- Conduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.
- Research cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.
- Collect and preserve digital forensic evidence.
- Process and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.
- Document and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.
- Support vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.
- Provide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.
- Serve as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
- Track project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.
Qualifications
- Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
- At least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.
- Demonstrated experience conducting digital forensic investigations and analyzing cyber events.
- IAT Level III Certification
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds
- Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
- Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically
Target salary is $ 125,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience.
Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. US Citizenship is a requirement for Top Secret clearance at this location.
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