{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"b71b6640802ea9e2d7ee70b1","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b71b6640802ea9e2d7ee70b1","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/b71b6640802ea9e2d7ee70b1","title":"Forensic Analyst","description":"Overview:\n\nForensic Analyst:\n\nBowhead 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.\n\nResponsibilities:\nConduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.\nResearch cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.\nCollect and preserve digital forensic evidence.\nProcess and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.\nDocument and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.\nSupport vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.\nProvide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.\nServe as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.\nTrack project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.\nConduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.\nResearch cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.\nCollect and preserve digital forensic evidence.\nProcess and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.\nDocument and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.\nSupport vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.\nProvide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.\nServe as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.\nTrack project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.\nQualifications:\nAdvanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience.\nAt least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.\nDemonstrated experience conducting digital forensic investigations and analyzing cyber events.\nIAT Level III Certification\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 20 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nTarget salary is $ 125,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience.\n\nPlease 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.\n\nSECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must currently hold a security clearance at the Top Secret level with SCI eligibilty. 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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.\n\nResponsibilities:\nConduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.\nResearch cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.\nCollect and preserve digital forensic evidence.\nProcess and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.\nDocument and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.\nSupport vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.\nProvide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.\nServe as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.\nTrack project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.\nConduct investigations into cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.\nResearch cyber threats, adversarial tools, techniques, and methods.\nCollect and preserve digital forensic evidence.\nProcess and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.\nDocument and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.\nSupport vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.\nProvide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.\nServe as the functional team lead, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.\nTrack project progress and participate in project planning, resource allocation, and event coordination.\nQualifications:\nAdvanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.\nMinimum of 10 years of relevant experience.\nAt least 5 additional years of experience performing the above functions in a DoD or other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or IT infrastructure environment.\nDemonstrated experience conducting digital forensic investigations and analyzing cyber events.\nIAT Level III Certification\n\nPhysical Demands:\n\nMust be able to lift up to 20 pounds\nMust be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time\nMust be able to twist, bend and squat periodically\n\nTarget salary is $ 125,000 - $175,000 commensurate with experience.\n\nPlease note that the salary information is a general guideline only. 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