Job Description
BAE Systems has a job opening for a Digital Forensics Analyst. The Forensics Analyst will conduct digital media acquisition and analysis, team leadership and mentoring, and incident response analysis in an enterprise network environment. The candidate will have the ability to perform deep dive analysis of preserved and collected digital evidence to restore deleted files, determine usage patterns, Internet history, USB analysis, data carving/recovery, and other advanced analytical processes to recover evidence and artifacts in support of a variety of case types. The candidate will be familiar with Incident Response and Handling best practices in accordance with NIST SP documentation (800-61, etc.). Digital forensic and incident handling case types may include: advanced malware, digital media misuse, insider threat, and potential criminal conduct. This position requires ongoing proficiency in digital and mobile forensic tools, practices, and procedures, as well as emerging threats to networks and systems. Additionally, this role is responsible for producing and managing automation improvements in the Python scripting language.
State/Province
Virginia
Salary Max Point
226035
Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position
Secret
Shift
1st Shift
Union Job
None
Business Area
ESS IT
City
Falls Church
Job Posting Title
Digital Forensics Analyst ( Python, Splunk, Arcsight)
Required Skills and Education
Must be eligible to possess a final US Secret Security Clearance. Minimum of one industry recognized technical certification.
Demonstrated experience in the following skills:
Demonstrated experience in the following skills:
- Written and verbal communications.
- Professional and technical report writing.
- Ability to make recommendations to senior leadership in all matters involving digital forensics.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of current digital forensic techniques and procedures.
- Knowledge of the forensic laboratory accreditation process.
- Creative problem solving abilities.
- Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities in a professional manner (triage, prioritization, multi-tasking, project scheduling).
- Ability to collaborate with and provide support to internal and external customers.
- Case tracking and investigation management.
- Forensic Toolkit (FTK)
- Microsoft Purview
- Python
- Splunk
- Arcsight
- EnCase® Certified Examiner (EnCE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
- GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
- GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
- GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
- GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
- Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE)
- Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
- Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
Company
123_BAE Systems Shared Svcs Inc
Postal Code
22042
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Posting Requirements
Internal/External
Department
IT_CYBGSOC_Cyber GSOC
Country
United States
Job Family
IT Systems Security
Preferred Skills and Education
- 8+ Years Digital Forensics experience.
- 5+ years incident response and handling experience.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
- Relevant forensics or incident handling certification.
Salary Min Point
132962
Travel Percentage
<10%
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
U.S. Person Required
Yes
Typical Education and Experience
Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Job Category
Engineering & Technology
Physical location of the job
Hybrid
U.S. Citizenship Required
Yes
