Security Analyst- Forensics/Malware Analysis

Washington, DC, US • Posted 15 hours ago • Updated 3 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Leadership
  • Forensics
  • Incident Management
  • Documentation
  • Reporting
  • Digital Media
  • Information Systems
  • Computer Science
  • Digital Forensics
  • GCFA
  • Reverse Engineering
  • Malware Analysis
  • GCIH
  • Intrusion Detection
  • GCIA
  • Security Operations
  • Continuous Monitoring
  • Certified Ethical Hacker
  • Cyber Security
  • CompTIA
  • CISSP
  • Cisco Certifications
  • SSCP
  • Security Clearance

Summary

Company Description

Founded in 1989, SOSi is among the largest private, founder-owned technology and services integrators in the defense and government services industry. We deliver tailored solutions, tested leadership, and trusted results to enable national security missions worldwide.

Job Description

*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***

Overview

SOSi is seeking a Security Analyst - Forensics/Malware Analysis to support cyber defense and incident response activities in alignment with our customer. This role is responsible for supporting digital forensics and malware analysis activities, including analysis of digital media, investigation of security incidents, and support to remediation and response activities.

Responsibilities
  • Perform digital forensics analysis in support of cybersecurity investigations and incident response activities
  • Conduct digital media analysis to support identification, investigation, and response to security events
  • Support malware analysis activities to assess malicious code, artifacts, and indicators associated with cyber threats
  • Support investigation, containment, remediation, and closure of cybersecurity incidents
  • Coordinate with cyber defense and incident response teams to support seamless execution across the incident response lifecycle
  • Support documentation and reporting associated with forensic and malware analysis activities


Qualifications

  • Experience:
    • Five (5) years of security-related experience
    • Extensive experience in digital media analysis
    • Extensive experience in digital forensics
  • Education: Bachelor's Degreein cybersecurity, digital forensics, information systems, computer science, or a related field or Four (4) additional years of relevant digital forensics or cybersecurity experience
  • Certifications:
    • At least one of:
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)
  • GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
  • GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
  • GIAC Security Operations Certified (GSOC)
  • GIAC Continuous Monitoring (GMON)
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+)
  • CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner (CASP+)
  • Preferred:
    • CISSP
    • CCSP
    • SSCP
  • Clearance/Suitability: Secret (active); Top Secret, SCI Clearance (eligible)


Additional Information

Work Environment
  • Normal office conditions with potential to perform duties in deployed locations.
  • Core hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 0600 - 1700.
  • May be requested to work evenings and weekends to meet program and contract needs.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.
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  • Dice Id: 10237746
  • Position Id: 3743990013472657
  • Posted 15 hours ago
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