Cyber Forensics Analyst with Security Clearance

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Job description

Job Description This position shall support CBP/OPR/CI in a wide range of systems engineering, administration, and Cyber security & regulatory compliance services necessary to maintain and secure OPR information technology networks used in the detection and investigations of cybercrimes and CBP policy violations. Primary Responsibilities: The candidate shall provide support to CI in conjunction with OIT's Cyber Defense Forensic (CDF) team in support of insider threat and security operations according to established policies, handbooks, and CBP CDF Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). This support includes monitoring activities, conducting threat analysis, investigating policy violations, identifying mitigation and/or remediation courses of action, and assessing risk posed by trusted insiders. The main focus of this task is to process CBP email misuse "egress" cases assigned to OPR in the CBP OPR Joint Intake Case Management System (JICMS), work with the OIT Data Loss Prevention (DLP) tools to process incidents and assist with SOC Incidents / OPR investigations as needed. • Provide recommendations for Information Spillage Incident Response efforts on handling and sanitization methods pursuant to industry best practices, NIST 800-88 recommendations, and Federal guidelines. • Conduct enterprise and individual system(s) endpoint (e.g., Windows, Linux, Mac, and Cloud systems) and network based digital forensic analysis • Conduct formal digital forensic investigations and document findings in formal investigation reports. • Perform Email hygiene activities in support of CBP investigations • Support enterprise recovery efforts as necessary to ensure that security events and incidents are properly remediated prior to reconstitution • Utilize state of the art forensics tools(FTK/Encase,etc) to perform computer, mobile phone forensics and memory analysis (volatility, rekall) in support of incident response. • Conduct reverse engineering of suspicious files utilizing dynamic, automated and static analysis • Properly preserve evidence, maintain chain of custody and write malware analysis or forensic reports. • Recognize attacker and APT activity, tactics, and procedures as indicators of compromise (IOCs) that can be used to improve monitoring, analysis and incident response. • Install, secure, maintain and recommend forensic software and hardware within a Forensic Lab environment while following established configuration management processes. • Develop and build security content, scripts, tools, or methods to enhance forensic processes. • Effectively investigate and identify root cause findings then communicate findings to stakeholders including technical staff, and leadership. • Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures Required Skills Basic Qualifications: • Requires BS degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience or Masters Degree with less than 3 years of relevant experience. Four years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a BS degree, with applicable cyber experience and certifications. • Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, IT, Information/Cyber Security field from an accredited college or university • Flexible and adaptable self-starter with strong relationship-building skills • Strong problem solving abilities with an analytic and qualitative eye for reasoning under pressure • Ability to independently prioritize and complete multiple tasks with little to no supervision ONSITE REQUIREMENTS: 5 days/week for 90 days then 2 day/week (May be Desired Skills Preferred Qualifications: • SANS GREM certification • Experience performing computer forensics in Federal Government, DOD or Law Enforcement • Ability to script in one more of the following computer languages Python, Bash, Visual Basic or Powershell • Cyber Kill Chain Knowledge • Advanced understanding of multiple Operating Systems, monitoring and detection techniques and methods, and Incident Response Lifecycle • Prior experience with CBP/DHS • Between 1-2 years of experience in two or more of these specialized areas: • Insider Threat • Digital media forensic • Monitoring and detection • Incident Response About Metronome, LLC Metronome is a spark that ignites passion for our customers and each other. We offer professional services to Government customers that keep projects pulsing. We believe in taking care of people so they can put their best foot forward to support the mission. Background Screening/Check/Investigation: Successful Completion of a Background Check will be required as a condition of hire. Benefits: Metronome offers a comprehensive benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace. Benefit eligibility is determined on the type of position (full-time, part-time, temporary). Metronome's range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical, Vision & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time-Off & Company Paid Holidays, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities. Application Process: Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Select Create Profile and Apply to Requirement Complete your Profile and Answer the Questionnaire Upload a current resume Complete the Online Application and Submit Evaluation Process: Metronome will evaluate applicants based on how well they meet the qualifications of the position above. Your completed application (including questionnaire, resume, and online application) will be used to determine your eligibility and how well you meet the qualifications for this position. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to your resume and application; if either your resume or application contradicts or does not support your responses, you will disqualify yourself and not receive further consideration for this job. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Metronome does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. Reasonable Accommodation Policy Metronome is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties or receive equal access to job benefits. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or hiring process should contact Metronome Human Resources at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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