Host Analyst
Description

Job Description: Contractor to provide expert analytic support at both network and host level to augment government team charged with identifying and characterizing anomalies on USG networks. Contractor will analyze network packet information, computer OS system data, executable file data, host data and metadata in order to identify and characterize anomalies on USG classified networks. Contractor will provide reporting on activities, and assist in the development and optimization of new and existing tools and techniques to enhance analytic capabilities
Work Experience/Skills Required:
• Minimum of BS in Engineering, Computer Science or related field with 10 years of relevant computer and/or network experience
•innovative individuals comfortable operating in a team environment
• Demonstrated, strong analytic skills
• Demonstrated, strong foundation in computer host analysis/forensics, with at least 5 years substantive experience with:
• Microsoft Windows operating systems/system internals
• Linux operating systems/system internals
• Microsoft SQL server operation/administration/analysis
• Microsoft Windows file formats including PE (executable and dynamic Linked Library)
•Microsoft Windows File Attributes 0 filver
•Generic network protocol analysis
•File Hashing – md5deep, fciv
•Fuzzy File Hashing – ssdeep
•File packers & unpackers – PEID, UPX, OEPFinder
•Software Reverse Engineering – Code Diassemblers (IDA Pro)
•Software Reverse Engineering – Debugging unknown code (Ollydbg)
•Scripting for Windows & Linux – Python, Ruby, Perl
• Experience with GOTS applications desired: KLINK, NOSEHAIR, 8-ball
• Prior experience of at least 5 years in at least two of the following areas is required: Computer Network Exploitation, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing, Incident Response, Network and/or Host forensics
• Working knowledge of C/Java/Perl/Shell programming (especially exploit development), Database development, software reverse engineering, Network Design/Administration, Firewalls, Guards, VPNs, is desired
Qualifications:
Security Clearance Requirements: US Citizen; ACTIVE TS SCI w/Lifestyle or Full Scope Polygraph (or within the last 24 months)
Do you wish you could work with a team that trusts you, that relies upon you for your insight, relishes your analytical depth and is blown away by your productivity and efficiency? How about working for a team that truly recognizes your hard work and commitment? What if every morning when you wake up you could not wait to get to work? What if the variety of work, the range of people, and the personal growth and learning was extraordinary? If this sounds like an unattainable dream job, it's NOT! A few of these star opportunities do occasionally become available to talented individuals - it's rare - but it happens.
EEO/AA Employer, Female, Minority, Vietnam-era Veteran and Disabled candidates are encouraged to apply.