Cyber Defense Forensics Lead

General Dynamics

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Work type
On-site
Location
Ashburn, VA
Salary
$170,000–$230,000 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
Nearby
99+ roles within 25 mi

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About General Dynamics

General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation, ship construction, land combat vehicles, and information technology. It serves customers in the U.S. government, allied governments, and a diverse array of commercial markets.

General Dynamics currently has 422 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Cyber Defense Forensics Lead

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The Cyber Defense Forensics Lead at GDIT's U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program is a senior technical leader responsible for overseeing advanced digital forensics operations, including endpoint, network, and cloud investigations. This role involves developing forensic methodologies, guiding analysts through complex cases, and collaborating with law enforcement partners to protect CBP systems from sophisticated cyber threats. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in incident response, insider threat monitoring, and using tools like SIEM platforms and intrusion detection systems. They must possess strong leadership skills for training junior team members and creating detailed reports and dashboards. This fast-paced, high-impact role requires a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and at least seven years of professional cybersecurity experience.

Skills

Digital_Forensics SIEM Insider_Threat_Monitoring_Software Host_Based_Forensic_Tools Intrusion_Detection_Systems Endpoint_Threat_Detection_Tools Security_Operations_Ticket_Management Python SQL Cyber_Threat_Intelligence Kubernetes AWS Terraform CI/CD

What you'll do

  • Oversee advanced endpoint, network, and cloud forensics investigations.
  • Develop forensic methodologies and playbooks for complex cases.
  • Ensure preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement partners on cutting-edge forensic cases.
  • Lead a team in protecting CBP systems from sophisticated cyber threats.
  • Create insider threat focused dashboards, reports, and workflow diagrams.

What we're looking for

  • Minimum seven years of professional experience in incident response, insider threat investigations, and digital forensics.
  • Five recent years of hands-on experience with host-based and network security monitoring tools.
  • Ability to develop forensic methodologies, playbooks, and dashboards for complex investigations.
  • Experience in creating reports and workflow diagrams focused on insider threats.
  • Strong understanding of SIEM platforms, endpoint threat detection, and intrusion analysis functions.
  • Capability to provide incident response and handle emergency situations effectively.
  • Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, cybersecurity or a related field preferred.

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