Cyber Security Forensic Specialist, w/Poly
Herndon, VA

Job Description

Job Description

Required skills/experience: Familiarity with operational technologies and how they are utilized in support of operations to include understanding of CI risks that need mitigation; network defense operations (e.g. proxy, firewall, IDS/IPS); network communications and WiFi and associated technologies; commercial forensic tools (e.g. FTK, WireShark, etc.)Desired skills/experience: MAC OS's; programming experience (Java, C, C++, Perl, Python, Enscripts); Linux/Unix; RF CommunicationsDesired certifications: MCSE, MCITP

Mission partner seeking a candidate who will support the execution of multi-facted programs that supports dynamic mission sets. The candidate will have Network Engineering CI-centric experience and skills. They will support the mission partners overall Counterintelligence (CI) threat analysis efforts by performing technical assessments on IT infrastructure components, malicious code, and Advance Persistent Threat capabilities as they relate to computer networking. The candidate will conduct IT network forensic assessments across a full spectrum of computer and network devices, Windows/Linus hosts, mobile devices, virtual machines, and software and hardware, to determine potential weaknesses and vulnerabilities that may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of corporate protected and sensitive information systems and data. Candidate skills should include experience in protocol packet-level analysis and developing comprehensive technical reports that provide recommendations to countermeasures as based on the identified techniques, tactics, procedures, and behavior patterns used by adversaries.* Asses new and evolving CovCom applications/devices for CI risks* Establish functional and technical specifications and standards, solve hardware/software interface problems, define input/output parameters, and ensure integration of the entire system or subsystem.* Work with engineers, systems analysts, programmers, technicians, scientists and top level managers in the design, testing and evaluation of systems.* Establish and maintain baseline technical documentation* Track and research hardware and software problems and/or anomalies reported or identified by audit activities* Test and evaluate hardware/software* Assist with network performance monitoring activities

Performs all procedures necessary to ensure the safety of information systems assets and to protect systems from intentional or inadvertent access or destruction

Education

BA/BS in a Computer Science or related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical certifications or training, or work experience.

Qualifications

8+ years of related experience

For more than 50 years, General Dynamics Information Technology has served as a trusted provider of information technology, systems engineering, training and professional services to customers across federal, state, and local governments, and in the commercial sector. Over 40,000 GDIT professionals deliver enterprise solutions, manage mission-critical IT programs and provide mission support services worldwide. GDIT is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.