Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

The Opportunity: 
As a cyber professional, you know that understanding adversary tactics, techniques, and procedures is vital to producing the intel that enables the success of the Army. At Booz Allen, you can apply your skills and knowledge to inform strategies and help mitigate the most pressing vulnerabilities. Here, you aren’t just deciphering reports. You’re telling the story to play a part in informing the Army's most far-reaching cyber security decisions. 

As a cyber threat specialist on our team, you’ll be trusted to help customers solve problems using the latest software. You’ll work with multiple stakeholders to evaluate risk and make meaningful recommendations, and you’ll help monitor security environments and identify security gaps through the eyes of an adversary. 

In this role, you’ll impact the Army enterprise network by identifying and assessing digital evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation, performing forensic imaging and recovery of data from compromised systems, and gathering evidence against network and host-based intrusions to determine causes and scope of cybersecurity events.

Booz Allen is committed to creating an environment where you can grow your cyber career through mentoring, the opportunity to leverage new resources, and the ability to gain in-demand certifications to sharpen your skill set. With opportunities supporting both the private and public sectors across multiple geographies, your career is only limited by your own appetite for exploration. 

Work with us to secure our systems, networks, and crucial infrastructures. 

Join us. The world can’t wait. 

You Have: 

• 2+ years of experience managing evidence collection, preservation, chain of custody, and conducting digital forensic investigations

• 2+ years of experience in the development of standard operating procedures and playbooks for conducting digital forensic investigations

• Experience performing forensic imaging and analysis of physical and virtual devices

• Experience coordinating with legal, privacy, and incident response teams during an investigation

• TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor's degree

• DoD 8140 compliant security Certification such as Security +, CASP+, CISSP, CySA, or GIAC Certification

Nice If You Have:  

• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively

• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities

• Ability to manage multiple short and long-term projects effectively

• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $62,000.00 to $141,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.