Strategic Data Systems

Senior Forensic Technician/Analyst at Strategic Data Systems (Dahlgren, VA)

Strategic Data Systems· Dahlgren, VA·

Role details

Work type
Onsite
Employment
Full-Time

Job description

Senior Forensic Technician/Analyst Dahlgren Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren, VA Salary negotiable (Dependent on experience level) - Full Time with Benefits Flexible Start-Date – Contingent on contract award

Requirements

  • Six (6) years of professional experience providing software, hardware, and wireless support, including mobile forensic examination to the client based on submitted requirements for functionality and use of developed tools.
  • Skilled in developing, testing, and implementing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans.
  • Skilled in performing packet-level analysis.
  • Possess knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, cyber threats, cyber vulnerabilities.
  • Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies, cloud computing service models, and cloud deployment models in private, public, multi-cloud, and hybrid environments.
  • Must have an IAT Level III certification
  • Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC) Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) certification required within 90 days after contract award

Responsibilities

  • Performs forensic analysis on computer systems and servers. Investigates cybersecurity incidents using digital forensic techniques and tools
  • Collects, preserves, and analyzes digital evidence
  • Display technical comprehension of relationships, dependencies, and hardware and software component requirements. Interpret submitted documentation, including user and functional requirements and develop forensic examination reports, reviewing and editing, and formatting NSWCDD Security Office publications for security guidelines and policies.
  • Recovers emails, databases, and other potentially lost or compromised data
  • Documents and reports on findings, and recommends next steps
  • Helps evaluate the organization's digital forensic tools and procedures and recommends potentially valuable changes
  • Works independently, may supervise/manage junior analyst

Strategic Data Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us

Why work at Strategic Data Systems

  • Culture: Employee-centric, with a focus on responsiveness and ethical service. The company emphasizes building long-term relationships.
  • Work environment: Services provided at locations throughout the United States; roles are likely on-site at government facilities or in corporate offices.
  • Benefits: Paid time off (PTO), holidays, health/dental/vision insurance, life/AD&D, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) retirement plan, and a certification reimbursement program for job-related training and exams.
  • Career development: Opportunities to work on high-impact government contracts, with support for professional certifications.

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