Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst

Title:

POSITION IS CONTINGENT ON CONTRACT AWARD

KBR is looking for a highly qualified Cyber Security Vulnerability Researcher, Forensic Analyst to be part of a fast-paced dynamic team in support of a NAWCAD program.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must have the experience to work with small teams and interface with customers and senior managers. Responsible for investigating cyber events or crimes related to information technology (IT) systems, networks, and digital evidence. Collects, processes, preserves, analyzes, and presents digital-related evidence to support network vulnerability mitigation and/or civil, workplace, counterintelligence, or law enforcement (e.g., criminal, fraud) investigations.

Required Qualifications:

EDUCATION

• Masters Degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Forensics or related field from an accredited college or university.

OR

TRAINING

• NEC 742A Network Security Vulnerability Technician

• NEC H10A Basic Cyber Analyst/Operator

OR

DOD 8570 CERTIFICATION

• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)

• GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM)

AND

• 5 years of relevant experience:

OR

ON THE JOB TRAINING

• NAVEDTRA 43350 (Malware); with privileged access.

• NAVEDTRA 43469 Watchstation 303 Information Assurance Technician Level III

** A minimum of five (5) additional years of experience related to performing the functions BELOW, in a DoD/Other Government Agency platform/weapons systems or DoD/Other Government Agency IT infrastructure environment.

• Conducts investigations into cyber events related to information technology (IT) systems, networks, hardware, and software.

• May conduct research into cyber threats, tools, techniques, and methods.

• Collects, processes, preserves, analyzes and presents evidence to support vulnerability research, mitigation, test and evaluation.

• Applicant selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. A current Top Secret Clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 6 years is required.

** Specific contract requirements regarding education and experience will prevail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of investigative implications of hardware, Operating Systems, and network technologies.

• Knowledge of data carving tools and techniques (e.g., Foremost).

• Knowledge of anti-forensics tactics, techniques, and procedures.

• Knowledge of concepts and practices of processing digital forensic data.

For additional examples of Core Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for this competency, reference https://www.cisa.gov/cyber-defense-forensics-analyst, Work Role code 212, Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst.

KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.