Host Based Systems Analayst

The DHS’s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS’s front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Raytheon Technologies (RTX), as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. RTX provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

The DHS’s Hunt and Incident Response Team (HIRT) secures the Nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. HIRT provides DHS’s front line response for cyber incidents and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity. Raytheon Technologies (RTX), as a prime contractor to DHS, performs HIRT investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. RTX provides HIRT remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.Raytheon Technologies Intelligence & Space (RIS) is seeking a Sr. Host Based Cybersecurity Systems Analyst to support this critical customer mission.Responsibilities:-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 explains investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols-Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities to provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement-Evaluates, extracts and analyzes suspected malicious code

Acquiring/collecting computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files, etc.) from systems in support of onsite engagements

Assessing evidentiary value by triaging electronic devices

Correlating forensic findings with network events to further develop an intrusion narrative

When available, collecting and documenting system state information (running processes, network connections, etc.) prior to imaging

Performing incident triage from a forensic perspective to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact

Tracking and documenting forensic analysis from initial involvement through final resolution

Collecting, processing, preserving, analyzing and presenting computer related evidence

Coordinating with others within the Government and with customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or other preliminary findings

Conducting analysis of forensic images and other available evidence and drafting forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and other written products

Assisting in documenting and publishing Computer Network Defense guidance and reports on incident findings to appropriate constituencies

-Assisting in preliminary analysis by tracing an activity to its source and documenting findings for input into a forensic report

Documenting original condition of digital and/or associated evidence by taking photographs and collecting hash information

Assisting team members in imaging digital media

Assisting in gathering, accessing and assessing evidence from electronic devices using forensic tools and knowledge of operating systems

Using hashing algorithms to validate forensic images

Working with mentor to identify and understand adversary TTPs

Assisting team members in analyzing the behaviors of malicious software

Performing analysis of log files from a variety of sources to identify possible threats to computer security

Using leading edge technology and industry standard forensic tools and procedures to provide insight into the cause and effect of suspected cyber intrusions

Following proper evidence handling procedures and chain of custody protocols

Producing written reports documenting digital forensic findings

Determining programs that have been executed, finding files that have been changed on disk and in memory

Using timestamps and logs (host and network) to develop authoritative timelines of activity

Finding evidence of deleted files and hidden data

Identifying and documenting case relevant file-system artifacts (browser histories, account usage and USB histories, etc.)

Creating forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic image) to use for data recovery and analysis

Performing all-source research for similar or related network events or incidents.

Required Skills:

U.S. Citizenship

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 handing 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 proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources

Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Desired Skills:

Experience with two or more of the following tools:

- EnCase- FTK- SIFT- X-Ways- Volatility- WireShark- Sleuth Kit/Autopsy- GRR

Experience with conducting all-source research.

Required Education:BS Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Computer Systems Engineering or related degree.Two years of related work experience may be substituted for each year of degree level education.Desired Certifications:CCFP, CHFI, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, GXPN, ISFCEHIRTRIS165376Raytheon is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.