Job Description

BAE Systems has a job opening for a Digital Forensics Analyst. The Forensics Analyst will conduct digital media acquisition and analysis, team leadership and mentoring, and incident response analysis in an enterprise network environment. The candidate will have the ability to perform deep dive analysis of preserved and collected digital evidence to restore deleted files, determine usage patterns, Internet history, USB analysis, data carving/recovery, and other advanced analytical processes to recover evidence and artifacts in support of a variety of case types. The candidate will be familiar with Incident Response and Handling best practices in accordance with NIST SP documentation (800-61, etc.). Digital forensic and incident handling case types may include: advanced malware, digital media misuse, insider threat, and potential criminal conduct. This position requires ongoing proficiency in digital and mobile forensic tools, practices, and procedures, as well as emerging threats to networks and systems. Additionally, this role is responsible for producing and managing automation improvements in the Python scripting language.

Required Skills and Education

Must be eligible to possess a final US Secret Security Clearance. Minimum of one industry recognized technical certification.

Demonstrated experience in the following skills:

• Written and verbal communications.
• Professional and technical report writing.
• Ability to make recommendations to senior leadership in all matters involving digital forensics.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current digital forensic techniques and procedures.
• Knowledge of the forensic laboratory accreditation process.
• Creative problem solving abilities.
• Ability to anticipate and respond to changing priorities in a professional manner (triage, prioritization, multi-tasking, project scheduling).

• Ability to collaborate with and provide support to internal and external customers.
• Case tracking and investigation management.

Experience with the following tools/languages:

• Forensic Toolkit (FTK)
• Microsoft Purview
• Python
• Splunk

• Arcsight

At least one of the following certifications:

• EnCase® Certified Examiner (EnCE)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA)
• GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA)
• GIAC Certified Enterprise Defender (GCED)
• GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH)
• Access Data Certified Examiner (ACE)
• Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH)
• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)

Preferred Skills and Education

• 8+ Years Digital Forensics experience.
• 5+ years incident response and handling experience.
• Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Relevant forensics or incident handling certification.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).