Cyber Forensics Analyst
Peraton · Fort Huachuca, AZ, US
About this role
**Cyber Forensics Analyst** **Responsibilities** - Conduct highly technical, deep-dive investigations into cyber security incidents, digital media, and malicious software. - Identify, preserve, analyze, and present digital evidence. - Reverse-engineer malicious code to determine origin, capabilities, and impact on the enterprise network. - Perform host-based and network-based forensic investigations to identify root cause and scope of compromise. - Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from hard drives, volatile memory, and network logs. - Perform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), capabilities, and infrastructure. - Use debuggers, disassemblers, and virtualization tools to bypass packing and obfuscation. - Document technical findings in comprehensive investigation reports for both technical and leadership audiences. - Support threat intelligence by attributing activity to known threat actors or advanced persistent threats (APTs). - Assist in developing signatures (e.g., YARA, Snort) and mitigation strategies based on analysis findings. - Collaborate with security operations and incident response teams to harden network defenses. - Lead development of training plans and mentor analysts to ensure end-to-end forensics processes are followed. **Qualifications** - Experience requirements: - 12 years without BS/BA - 10 years with Associates - 8 years with BS/BA - 6 years with MA/MS - GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification. - Must possess an active, or be able to obtain within 90 days of hire date, ITIL Foundations Certification. - Full, complete, in-depth understanding of Defensive Cyber Operations. - Active Top-Secret/SCI security clearance. **Peraton Overview** Peraton is a next-generation national security company providing mission-focused solutions across land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace—supporting government agencies and the U.S. armed forces. **Target Salary Range** - **$80,000 – $128,000** (typical range; final offer depends on experience, education, skills, location, and contract/business factors). - May include eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus (depending on position). *EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.*
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