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This role is responsible for identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence while reverse-engineering malicious code to determine its origin, capabilities, and impact on the enterprise network.\nConduct host-based and network-based forensic investigations to identify root cause and scope of compromise.\nCollect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence from various sources including hard drives, volatile memory, and network logs.\nPerform static and dynamic analysis of malicious binaries to identify indicators of compromise (IOCs), capabilities, and infrastructure.\nUse debuggers, disassemblers, and virtualization tools to bypass packing and obfuscation techniques.\nDocument technical findings in comprehensive investigation reports for both technical and leadership audiences.\nAssist in threat intelligence efforts by attributing activities to known threat actors or advanced persistent threats (APTs).\nAssist in the development of signatures (YARA, Snort, etc.) and mitigation strategies based on analysis findings.\nCollaborate with security operations and incident response teams to harden network defenses.\nLead development of training plan and mentor analysts to ensure forensics processes are followed from incident start to end.\nQualifications\n12 years without BS/BA, 10 years with Associates, 8 years with BS/BA, 6 years with MA/MS\nGIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) certification.\nMust possess an active, OR have the ability to obtain within 90 days of hire date, an ITIL Foundations Certification.\nMust have a full, complete, and in-depth understanding of all aspects of Defensive Cyber Operations.\nActive Top-Secret/SCI security clearance\nPeraton Overview\nPeraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. 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