Cyber Threat Analyst
The Amatriot Group
Chantilly, VA
The Role
This position involves investigating cyber intrusions by analyzing host and network forensic artifacts, correlating threat indicators, and tracing attacker activity across systems. Analysts perform packet capture and log analysis, recover evidence, and draft technical reports supporting DoJ investigative operations and attribution efforts.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need hands-on experience with Splunk, EnCase, Magnet AXIOM, and X-Ways Forensics, plus knowledge of intrusion kill chains, malware behavior, and forensic artifact analysis. An active Top Secret clearance is required, with willingness to obtain a CI polygraph.
Who It Suits
Ideal for experienced cyber forensic or intrusion analysts comfortable working in classified government environments, who enjoy deep technical investigation work and collaborating with intelligence community partners on sensitive cyber threat cases.
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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