# Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst > Node.Digital · Arlington, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-10-20 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** RTX-ESS ## Description **Host Forensic Analyst/Host Based Systems Analyst** **Location: Arlington, VA** **Must have Top Secret Security Clearance** Node is seeking **Host Forensic Analyst** to support this critical customer mission. **Responsibilities:** \- Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating evidence collection operations \- Providing technical assistance on digital evidence matters and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary \- Writing in-depth reports, supporting with peer reviews, and providing quality assurance reviews for junior personnel \- Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements. \- Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation \- Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination, and comprehensive technical analysis of computer-related evidence \- Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports \- Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details including forensic methodologies and protocols \- Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement \- Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code ## Requirements **Required Skills:** \- U.S. Citizenshipc\` \- Must have an active TS/SCI clearance \- Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability \- 5**\+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading-edge technologies and industry-standard forensic tools** **\-** Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images) \- Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings \- Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks \- Experience with proper evidence handling procedures and chain of custody protocols \- Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages \- Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities \- Knowledgeable in a proactive analysis of systems and networks, including creating trust levels of critical resources \- Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations. **Desired Skills:** \- Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: \--- EnCase \--- FTK \--- SIFT \--- X-Ways \--- Volatility \--- WireShark \--- Sleuth Kit/Autopsy \--- Splunk \--- Snort \--- Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, etc) \- Proficiency in conducting all-source research. **Required Education:** BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 7 -9 years of host or digital forensics experience **Desired Certifications:** **\-** GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP **Company Overview:** Node.Digital is an independent Digital Automation & Cognitive Engineering company that integrates best-of-breed technologies to accelerate business impact. Our Core Values help us in our mission. They include: OUR CORE VALUES Identifying the~RIGHT PEOPLE~and developing them to their full capabilities Our customer’s “Mission” is our “Mission”. Our~MISSION FIRST~approach is designed to keep our customers fully engaged while becoming their trusted partner We believe in~SIMPLIFYING~complex problems with a relentless focus on agile delivery excellence Our mantra is “~Simple\*Secure\*Speed~” in the delivery of innovative services and solutions ## Benefits We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefits packages to include: - Medical - Dental - Vision - Basic Life - Long-Term Disability - Health Saving Account - 401K - Three weeks of PTO - 10 Paid Holidays - Pre-Approved Online Training ## Apply [Apply at Node.Digital](https://apply.workable.com/node/j/6D2AF32914/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)