DFIR Response Analyst

ActiveNav is looking for a full-time employee for our Digital Forensics and Incident Response business unit. As part of an industry-leading team, you will help empower results for our clients by delivering innovative and effective solutions supporting Data Mining. As an ActiveNav employee, you will report directly to the SVP of Technical Advisory.

Your impact as an ActiveNav employee: The position is a mid-level role working within and supporting the Digital Forensics and Incident Response department. You will perform at the direction of a Senior Vice President in the unit to run client cases, which will require analysis of client data.

Job Responsibilities:

• Preserve and analyze data from electronic data sources, including laptop and desktop computers, servers, and Cloud-based content.
• Use ActiveNav’s proprietary software to analyze, interpret and report the extent of compromised information.
• Excel in digital forensic and cybercrime response efforts. Liaise with client representatives.
• Produce high-quality oral and written work products, presenting complex technical matters clearly and concisely.
• Consult with and take direction from supervisors, engagement managers, and clients regarding case investigation and status.
• Contribute to a curriculum and attend in-house training sessions, individualized if needed, for DFIR staff to ensure appropriate development of skills and continued innovation.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism in all areas of performance.
• Develop and broaden the forensic skill set through external training and research.
• Support the mentorship and technical development of Consultants in Digital Forensics.

Preferred Experience:

• Strong work ethic and motivation, with the ability to demonstrate detailed analytic, quantitative, and creative problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic, demand-based environment, requiring flexibility and responsiveness to client matters and needs.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work collaboratively across agencies and physical locations.
• A high level of professionalism in all areas of performance.
• Comfort with intermittent periods of evening and weekend hours.

Required Experience:

• Proficiency with database querying and analysis.
• Experience with cloud infrastructures for the enterprise, such as Amazon Web Services, Office 365, and Azure.
• Familiarity with computer system hardware and software installation and troubleshooting.
• Well-developed analytic, qualitative, and quantitative reasoning skills and demonstrated creative problem-solving abilities.
• Strong Excel skills.
  
  

Required Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related fields is required.

Work Authorization

Due to the nature of this role, this role is not remote, or hybrid must be able to commute to Reston, VA daily.

ActiveNav is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled

Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship, now or at any time in the future.