Respond to computer and network security incidents, identify risks to computers/networks, and recommend corrective actions. Investigate malware; determine attack vectors, payloads, and extent of damage and/or data exfiltration utilizing computer and network forensic tools (i.e. Guidance En. Case, HB - Gary Responder, Digital DNA, Recon, Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.), as required. Develop analysis techniques, recommend procedures, and suggest types of hardware or software that enhance the forensic mi... more details
Secure our Nation, Ignite your Future
Become an integral part of a diverse team while working at an Industry Leading Organization, where our employees come first. At ManTech, you’ll help protect our national security while working on innovative projects that offer opportunities for advancement.
Currently, ManTech is seeking a motivated, career and customer-oriented Malicious Software Investigator to join our team in Springfield, VA. This is an onsite position.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Respond to computer and network security incidents, identify risks to computers/networks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Investigate malware; determine attack vectors, payloads, and extent of damage and/or data exfiltration utilizing computer and network forensic tools (i.e. Guidance EnCase, HBGary Responder, Digital DNA, Recon, Wireshark, tcpdump, etc.), as required.
- Develop analysis techniques, recommend procedures, and suggest types of hardware or software that enhance the forensic mission.
- Maintain a malware analysis laboratory (i.e. hardware, software, networks, analysis procedures, and related tools).
- Participate in technical meetings and working groups, address issues related to malware security and vulnerabilities, and Collaborate with internal and external investigators and forensic analysts.
- Provide input to help develop policies and procedures for investigating and mitigating malware-related incidents for the customer networks and recommend hardware and software that support this mission.
- Author investigative-sufficient reports, brief government supervisors, and develop malware security awareness guidance.
Basic Qualifications:
- 5-7 years of experience working as a Malicious Software Investigator to ensure computer systems operation within governing computer security policies.
- Experience Data analytics tools, databases, Computer networks, Malware identification, review, analysis, mitigation, and reporting, and System administration
Preferred Qualifications:
- Possess Bachelor’s degree or higher degree in a business, computer science, counterintelligence, criminal justice, engineering, fraud investigations, information technology, mathematics, or a scientific field.
Clearance Requirement:
- Active TS/SCI security clearance and ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI with polygraph.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers, management, and customers, via email, phone, and or virtual communication, which may involve delivering presentations.
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