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Senior Specialist Cybersecurity Forensics
Bixal
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Remote Eligibility
Remote
Domain
Incident response
State
Virginia
City
Arlington
Job Description
Posted on:
September 17, 2024
Primary NIST Speciality
Investigate
NIST Sub-speciality
Digital Forensics
Seniority
Experienced
Salary ($K)
86
-
90
Summary and company overview
Who we are
Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.
We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.
Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.
What will you do?
The Security Specialist 2 will be part of a team to support USAID M/CIO’s Information Assurance transformation into a mature and fully integrated and adaptive Enterprise Information Assurance program. This position is responsible for providing investigation and analysis support to the client’s Cyber Forensics team. The Specialist will respond to investigation requests, conduct assigned investigations and produce detailed reports of findings.
Location:
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be able to pass and maintain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Remote work is available through this contract.
Responsibilities
- Identify, locate, preserve, secure, collect, prepare, review and produce facts, information, and materials for the purpose of producing evidence for use in potential legal processes.
- Investigate security incidents and determine the root cause of the incident.
- Analyze logs, network traffic and other data sources to identify the source of incidents.
- Support Ad Hoc taskings from Leadership
Job Requirements
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field or equivalent experience.
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in systems security.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Must be able to balance multiple tasks simultaneously.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active security clearance preferred or be able to obtain and maintain a secret security clearance.
Additional commentary
$86,000 - $90,000 a year
Perks & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary
- Flex hours
- Work from home flexibility
- 401K with matching incentive
- Parental Leave
- Medical/dental/vision benefits
- Flex Spending Account
- Company provided short-term disability
- Company provided life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Generous PTO
- 11 Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- New business referral bonus
Please note that candidates selected may undergo a background investigation and, if applicable, meet eligibility requirements for suitability.
Bixal is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our organization and beyond.
Summary and company overview
Who we are
Bixal is a mission-driven, woman-owned small business determined to improve people's lives through human-centered strategies and transformative technologies, with a firm belief that everyone has the right to an effective government.
We deliver on this belief by partnering with leading Federal agencies to design, develop, and deliver powerful customer experiences through holistic digital product solutions and strategic communications initiatives––bringing a high standard and unique creative energy to our clients––and our wonderfully diverse culture is what makes it all possible.
Bixal unites different people with different perspectives from all over the world! We provide our team with an open and empowered environment where collaboration thrives and solutions flourish.
What will you do?
The Security Specialist 2 will be part of a team to support USAID M/CIO’s Information Assurance transformation into a mature and fully integrated and adaptive Enterprise Information Assurance program. This position is responsible for providing investigation and analysis support to the client’s Cyber Forensics team. The Specialist will respond to investigation requests, conduct assigned investigations and produce detailed reports of findings.
Location:
You must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Bixal does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be able to pass and maintain a Secret clearance. Preference will be given to candidates who reside in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Remote work is available through this contract.
About
Bixal
Company Size
Small (<500)
Employer type
Enterprise
Company Rating (Glassdoor)
3.6
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