Senior Cyber Security Analyst

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Chantilly, VA, USA
In-Office
110K-215K Annually
Senior level
Security • Cybersecurity
The Role
Perform hands-on digital forensics and malware analysis for an IC program: image and analyze storage and volatile memory, extract forensic artifacts across Windows/Linux/iOS/Android, reverse-engineer mobile devices and malware, use debuggers/disassemblers, and work within virtualized environments to detect kernel-level compromises and report findings.
Summary Generated by Built In

Join our team at Core One! Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to our Nation's most complex national security challenges. In order to achieve our mission, Core One values people first! We are committed to recruiting, nurturing, and retaining top talent! We offer a competitive total compensation package that sets us apart from our competition. Core One is a team-oriented, dynamic, and growing company that values exceptional performance!

Core One is seeking Senior Cyber Security Analyst to support our IC program. This position requires a TS/SCI w/ Poly clearance

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct hands-on forensic reviews of devices, including laptops and mobile devices, using open source or commercial forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, or BlackLight.
  • Handle and image various types of evidence from Solid State Drives (SSD), Hard Disk Drives (HDD), Thumb Drives, Volatile Memory, or Compact Disks.
  • Extract and analyze data from various sources, including files, logs, directories, unallocated space, raw images, and custom databases.
  • Parse data types to extract metadata and content of forensic value from diverse data sources.
  • Demonstrate expertise in multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android.
  • Perform hands-on forensic reviews and reverse engineering of modern mobile devices such as Google Android or Apple iOS.
  • Work with virtualization software and virtualized environments, including ESXi, VMWare, or VirtualBox.
  • Conduct analysis of identified malicious software or code using both static and dynamic malware analysis.
  • Utilize debuggers and disassemblers such as OllyDbg, WinDbg, IDA Pro, or Binary Ninja.
  • Understand system kernel-level processing to detect and report on significant kernel events such as root kits, hooked functions, call tables, and data structures.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Demonstrated experience in digital forensics and hands-on forensic reviews.
  • Proficiency in the use of forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, or BlackLight.
  • Experience with evidence handling and imaging from various storage media.
  • Competence in data extraction and analysis from diverse data sources.
  • In-depth understanding of multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android).
  • Experience with virtualization software and virtualized environments.

Highly Desired:

  • Programming skills using scripting languages such as Perl, Python, or Bash.
  • Familiarity with Sponsor’s enterprise and operational activities, technical development programs, information cybersecurity policies, and regulations.
  • Knowledge of risk management standards, CNSSP 1253, FIPS 140-2, 199, 200, and NIST SP 800-37, 800-39, 800-53.

Salary Range: $110,000 - $215,000; dependent on level

The pay range reflected above is a general guideline for this position and labor category and is not a guarantee of a specific salary or offer. Final compensation is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, education, certifications, security clearance level, contract requirements, geographic location, and internal pay equity, and may reflect market data specific to the awarded contract.

Core One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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Skills Required

  • Active Top Secret/SCI with Polygraph clearance
  • Demonstrated experience in digital forensics and hands-on forensic reviews
  • Proficiency with forensic tools (EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Magnet IEF, BlackLight)
  • Experience handling and imaging evidence from SSD, HDD, thumb drives, volatile memory, and optical media
  • Competence in extracting and analyzing data from files, logs, unallocated space, raw images, and custom databases
  • In-depth understanding of multiple operating systems (Windows, Linux, iOS, Android)
  • Experience with virtualization platforms and virtualized environments (ESXi, VMware, VirtualBox)
  • Hands-on forensic reviews and reverse engineering of modern mobile devices (Android, iOS)
  • Static and dynamic malware analysis skills
  • Experience using debuggers and disassemblers (OllyDbg, WinDbg, IDA Pro, Binary Ninja)
  • Understanding of kernel-level processing, rootkits, hooked functions, call tables, and related data structures
  • Programming/scripting skills (Perl, Python, Bash)
  • Familiarity with Sponsor's enterprise, operational activities, and information cybersecurity policies/regulations
  • Knowledge of risk management standards (CNSSP 1253, FIPS 140-2, FIPS 199/200, NIST SP 800-37, 800-39, 800-53)
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The Company
HQ: Sterling, VA
61 Employees

What We Do

Our mission is to be at the forefront of devising analytical, operational and technical solutions to the most complex national security challenges by delivering superior advice, building trusted partnerships, and augmenting the capabilities of our clients.

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