Cyber Forensics Analyst
Peraton
Fort Huachuca, AZ
The Role
This position conducts in-depth forensic investigations into security incidents and malware, collecting and analysing evidence from hard drives, memory and network logs. Duties include reverse-engineering malicious binaries, documenting findings in technical reports, and mentoring analysts on forensic process.
Skills & Experience
Requires significant relevant experience, a GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) credential, and ITIL Foundations certification within 90 days. Familiarity with debuggers, disassemblers, virtualization tools, static/dynamic malware analysis, YARA and Snort signature development, and an active Top-Secret/SCI clearance are essential.
Who It Suits
Suited to experienced forensic and malware analysts with a defensive cyber operations background who hold or can obtain a high-level security clearance and enjoy mentoring junior analysts within a government contracting environment.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.