Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst (CFMA)

Leidos is seeking an experienced Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst (CFMA) to join our team on a highly visible cyber security single-award IDIQ vehicle that provides Network Operations Security Center (NOSC) support cyber analysis application development and a 24x7x365 support staff.

The CFMA team provided support during core business hours (7am 7pm) Monday thru Friday. Flexible start times are considered. Participates in rotating on call schedule.

Primary Responsibilities

• Help define requirements and identify gaps for performing remote compromise assessments
• Perform as a senior analyst and liaison between the customer and ESOC while performing remote assessments
• Conduct malware analysis using static and dynamic methodologies (e.g. debuggers Ollydbg disassembler IDA Pro sandbox execution etc.)
• Produce malware reports to disseminate to the watch floor and enterprise
• Capture forensic artifacts such as memory and disk images
• Work with the SIEM team to implement enhance or change existing use cases
• Pivot on the forensic data working with the Cyber Threat Intelligence team to determine if the malware is part of a larger campaign how DHS is being targeted and take any further remediation required
• Lead remote compromise assessments and produce final assessment report
• Perform live box and dead box forensics to identify compromise and attack vector
• Provide input for NOSC improvement and identify visibility gaps for enterprise monitoring
• Deploy and configure network sensors (Suricata) manage Linux VMs (Security Onion Ubuntu CentOS) and maintain a small network
• Potentially travel to other DHS locations (1-3 times/year) to support Incident Response investigations
• Develop and maintain SOPs and ROE templates

Basic Qualifications

• The candidate must currently possess a Top Secret/SCI Clearance with ability to obtain a DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) clearance.
• BS in IT related field and 8-12 years experience in an IT field or MS in IT related field and 8 years experience in an IT Field with a minimum of eight (8) years of professional experience in incident detection and response malware analysis or cyber forensics.
• Of the eight (8) years of professional experience requirements above Cyber Forensics and Malware Analyst candidates shall have at least one (1) of the following specialized experience for their position:
  • Digital Media Forensics Analyst: Candidates shall have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience performing digital media forensic analysis static malware code disassembly/analysis and/or runtime malware code analysis.
• Incident Response Analyst: Candidates shall have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience responding to information system security incidents. Ability to use the DHS furnished toolset to identify and determine root causes of incidents and provide any required documentation and possible evidence to security investigators.

Must have at least one of the following certifications:

• Must have one of the following certifications: CASP CE CCNP-Security CISA CISSP (or Associate) GCED GCIH CCSP

Additionally preferred certifications held:

• SANS GIAC: GCIA GCFA GPEN GWAPT GCFE GREM GXPN GMON GISF
• ISC2: CCFP CISSP CERT CSIH
• EC Council: CHFI LPT ECSA
• Offensive Security: OSCP OSCE OSWP and OSEE
• EnCase: EnCE
• Defense Cyber Investigative Training Academy: FTK WFE-FTK CIRC WFE-E-CI FIW

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in supporting malware analysis and forensics in cyber operations and/or federal law enforcement.
• Understand and utilize Threat Intel Frameworks (e.g. Cyber Kill Chain MITRE ATT&CK Diamond Model)
• Network tool (e.g. network tap IDS sensors etc) configuration for on-site assessment
• Hands-on experience with EnCase FTK EDRs (CrowdStrike Trellix Tanium) Volatility Security Onion Suricata Gigamon VMWare ESXi Splunk
• Signature (e.g. Snort Yara Suricata) development/tuning
• Expert knowledge in host-based analysis/forensics
• Proficient in performing timeline analysis and extracting artifacts from digital media
• Experienced reverse engineering and analyzing malware and developing a malware analysis report
• Ability to perform in-depth network forensics
• Develop and implement hunt methodologies for fly away assessments and for the SOC
• Proficient in one more of the following computer languages Python Bash Visual Basic or PowerShell to support cyber threat detection or reporting
• Extensive knowledge about network ports and protocols (e.g. TCP/UDP HTTP ICMP DNS SMTP etc.)
• Experienced with network topologies and network security devices (e.g. Firewall IDS/IPS Proxy DNS WAF etc.)
• Proficient working in a Windows and Linux operating system
• Experience with cloud forensics (e.g. AWS or Azure environments)

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