Date Posted: 2024-09-25 Country: United States of America Location: VA543: 22270 Pacific Blvd, Dulles 22270 Pacific Boulevard Building CC5, Sterling, VA, 20166-6924 USA Position Role Type: Hybrid You have been redirected to RTX’s career page as we have recently transitioned from RTX to become a standalone company, which provides us with greater autonomy and opportunities for growth. As a prospective employee of Nightwing, you’ll have the chance to contribute to our continued success and shape the future of our cybersecurity, intelligence, and services offerings. Nightwing provides technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence mission support services to meet our customers’ most demanding challenges. Our capabilities include cyber space operations, cyber defense and resiliency, vulnerability research, ubiquitous technical surveillance, data intelligence, lifecycle mission enablement, and software modernization. Nightwing brings disruptive technologies, agility, and competitive offerings to customers in the intelligence community, defense, civil, and commercial markets. Nightwing is supporting a U.S. Government customer to provide support for onsite incident response to civilian Government agencies and critical asset owners who experience cyber-attacks, providing immediate investigation and resolution. Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize of the severity of breaches, develop mitigation plans, and assist with the restoration of services. Nightwing is seeking a Cloud Forensics Analyst to support this critical customer mission. The CFA is a recently identified position for the HIRT and affords ample opportunities for training and career growth within the Cloud Forensics field. The Desired Skills/CERTs/Education are not required and will be used to develop training plans for candidates/team members that demonstrate a cyber aptitude, desire to learn and strong work ethic. Responsibilities: - Acquire/collect computer artifacts (e.g., malware, user activity, link files) in support of onsite engagements - Triage electronic devices and assess evidentiary value - Correlate forensic findings to network events in support of developing an intrusion narrative - Collect and document system state information (e.g. running processes, network connections) prior to imaging, as required - Perform forensic triage of an incident to include determining scope, urgency and potential impact - Track and document forensic analysis from initial participation through resolution - Collect, process, preserve, analyze and present computer related evidence - Coordinate with Government staff and customer personnel to validate/investigate alerts or additional preliminary findings - Conduct analysis of forensic images, and available evidence in support of forensic write-ups for inclusion in reports and written products - Assist to document and publishing Computer Network Defense (CND) guidance and reports pertaining to incident findings Required Skills/Clearances: - U.S. Citizenship - Active TS/SCI clearance - Ability to obtain Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability - 10 years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools - In depth understanding of SaaS, PaaS and IaaS in the Cloud Environment - Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of evidence (forensic images) - Ability to author cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings - Proficiency with analysis and characterization of cyber attacks - Proficiency with proper evidence handing procedures and chain of custody protocols - Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages - Understanding of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities - Understanding of proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources - Able to work collaboratively across physical locations - Action-oriented and have a proactive approach to problem solving - Proficiency with common operating systems (e,g, Linux/Unix, Windows) Desired Skills: - Ability to provide knowledge of strategies/architectures involved in implementing M365/Azure authentication, how these hook to a federated identity solution and a fundamental understanding of how threat actors would target identity to compromise an environment - Advanced experience and proficiency across various aspects of IT operations (e.g. networking, virtualization, identity, security, business continuity, disaster recovery, data management, governance) - Experience and understanding in acquisition, processing and analysis of digital evidence from onsite enterprises and cloud native platforms - Fundamental understanding of APIs and proficiency with PowerShell/PowerShell modules leveraged to conduct API queries as they relate to Azure/M365 - Proficiency with scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python, Powershell, JS) for automation of hunt tools used in commercial cloud environments - Ability to develop tools, architecture and configurations in Azure environment to support identifying threat actor activity.- - Understanding of Azure administration, M365 administration and/or development/DevOps, with advanced level skills in at least one of these domains - Understand of how Azure/M365 platform protection is implemented and security operations available Required Education: BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma 10 years of host or digital forensics experience. Desired Certifications/Education: - One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP, AWS Practitioner, AWS Certified Developer, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Architect, Kubernetes Security Specialist MS-500: Microsoft 365 Security Administration AZ-900:Azure Fundamentals AZ-500: Azure Security Technologies AZ-303: Azure Architect Technologies AZ-304: Azure Architect Design MS-100: Microsoft 365 Identity and Services MS-101: Microsoft 365 Mobility and Security AZ-104: Azure Administrator SANS SEC 510, Public Cloud Security: AWS, Azure, and GCP SANS FOR509: Enterprise Cloud Forensics and Incident Response (BETA) SEC 541: Cloud Monitoring and Threat Detection SEC584: Cloud Native Security: Defending Containers and Kubernetes SEC588: Cloud Penetration testing AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate or AWS Certified Developer Associate or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional Arlington, VA Previously part of a leading Fortune 100 company and headquartered in Dulles, VA; Nightwing became independent in 2024 but continues to support the nation’s most mission impactful initiatives. When we formed Nightwing, we brought a deep set of credentials and an unfaltering commitment to the mission. For over four decades, our team has been providing some of the world’s most technically advanced full-spectrum cyber, data operations, systems integration and intelligence support services to the U.S. government on its most important missions. At Nightwing, we value collaboration and teamwork. You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals who are passionate about what they do. Together, we’ll leverage our collective expertise to drive innovation, solve complex problems, and deliver exceptional results for our clients. Thank you for considering joining us as we embark on this new journey and shape the future of cybersecurity and intelligence together as part of the Nightwing team. The salary range for this role is 130,000 USD - 272,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.
