Digital Forensics Analyst - Hybrid

Agile Defense provides leading-edge Digital Transformation solutions to support and advance our customers' mission. We deliver innovative and high-quality services to our customers worldwide through an empowered and engaged workforce.
Job Description: Agile Defense is currently seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst to support an Agency-level Focused Operations (FO) team at DHS. The FO program is part of a team that provides comprehensive Computer Network Defense and Response support through monitoring and analysis of potential threat activity targeting the enterprise.  The successful candidate will support multiple aspects of the Agency’s digital forensic analysis of observed or suspected malware samples/evidence and investigate computer security incidents to include insider threat investigations.  The successful candidate will support all case work related to forensics investigations for a variety of platforms and devices, including networks, file and operating systems, memory, email, and browsers. As these cases and activities may be used as evidence as part of legal proceedings for potential computer crimes, the Lab manager must be highly disciplined in handing and enforcing strict protocols for case management, chain of custody, and reporting. 
***On site once a week in Springfield, VA***
Responsibilities: Work according to forensic lab processes and procedures uniformly and comprehensively. Support case load and assist with forensic analysis and reporting of case workload when required. Discover data applicable to legal proceedings such as litigation, government investigations, or Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)requests, where the information sought is in electronic format. Assist government personnel to review collected data for privilege and relevance before it is turned over to the requesting party.   Perform forensics collection of eDiscovery data using EnCase® software and Access Data products, as well as other existing tools; data sources include (but are not limited to), Cloud-based files, Email Files, Text Messages, Call Detail Records, Log Files, Chat Logs.  Be responsible for all facets of eDiscovery requests associated with FO cases. Track evidence inventory for intake and release of all evidence items ensuring proper handling and maintenance of evidence and chain of custody records.  Develop and maintain the biweekly eDiscovery activities report that identifies eDiscovery team accomplishments and goals. 
Required Qualifications: 
Bachelor’s Degree  Possess at least 3 years of directly relevant experience performing digital forensic analysis with some leadership responsibilities. Active Top Secret Security Clearance with the ability to obtain a TS/SCI is required. Knowledge of, understanding, and experience with the stages of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) and Federal Rules of Civil Procedures (FRCP). Familiarity with at least one of the following tools: EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Autopsy/Sleuthkit Knowledge of investigative methods to locate specific electronic data. Proficiency in the latest cyber forensics, response, and reverse engineering skills and understanding of the latest exploit methodologies. 
Employees of Agile Defense are our number one priority, and the importance we place on our culture here is fundamental. Our culture is alive and evolving, but it always stays true to its roots. Here, you are valued as a family member, and we believe that we can accomplish great things together. Agile Defense has been highly successful in the past few years due to our employees and the culture we create together. We believe several attributes are the root of our very best employees and extraordinary culture. We have named these attributes “The 6 H’s” – Happy, Helpful, Honest, Humble, Hungry, and Hustle.
Happy: We exhibit a positive outlook in order to create a positive environment.Helpful: We assist each other and pull together as teammates to deliver.Honest: We conduct our business with integrity.Humble: We recognize that success is not achieved alone, that there is always more to learn, and that no task is below us.Hungry: We desire to consistently improve.Hustle: We work hard and get after it.
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