Forensic Analyst

Title:
Location: Hybrid: (3 days in office/2 days remote)- Brooklyn, NY 11201

Scope of Services:
The forensics Analyst will investigate network intrusions and other cyber incidents to determine cause, extent and consequences of the breach.

Tasks:

• Research and develop new techniques, and procedures to continually improve the digital forensics process.
• Produce high quality written work product presenting complex technical issues clearly and concisely.
• Managing and maintaining the analysis labs and forensics tools leveraged for investigations.
• Ensuring data is collected and preserved within industry standard best practices and in alignment evidence integrity requirements.
• Assisting the Cyber Emergency Response Team during critical incidents.
• Investigate network intrusions and other cybersecurity incidents to determine the cause and extent of the breach. Includes ability to perform host-based and network-based forensic analysis.

Mandatory Skills/Experience: Candidates who do not have the mandatory skills will not be considered

• Minimum 4 years of experience in Threat Management/Forensics Investigations/Incident Response environment
• Proficient in performing digital forensic investigations on a variety of platforms and operating systems with a deep understanding of digital forensics processes and tools.

Desirable Skills/Experience:

• Experience with a wide range of forensic tools (FTK, X-Ways, SIFT, AXIOM, EnCase, etc.)
• Experience with memory analysis tools (i.e. Volatility, MemProcFS)
• Experience with Linux and open source tools
• Experience investigating intrusions on Windows and Linux/Unix operating systems
• Experience with performing forensics collections in cloud environments (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform)
• Knowledge of gathering, accessing, and assessing evidence from computer systems and electronic devices
• Knowledge of virtual environments
• Knowledge of forensic imaging techniques
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating system and Windows artifacts
• Knowledge of Linux/UNIX operating systems and artifacts
• Knowledge of macOS operating system and forensics artifacts
• Knowledge of file systems
• Strong analytical skills

Spruce Technology, Inc. is a mid-size, award-winning (Inc 5000, SmartCEO, Entrepreneur of the Year) technology services firm with a steadily growing portfolio of commercial and government clients. Spruce provides innovative technology solutions, specialized IT staff, and IT strategy consulting nationwide. Spruce maintains partnerships with major technology vendors and continually develops leading-edge offerings in service areas such as digital experience, data services, application development, infrastructure, cyber security, and IT staffing.

Spruce Technology, Inc. is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is the policy of Spruce Technology, Inc. to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process.