Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Advisor

Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Advisor

The Opportunity:

To achieve an organization’s mission, leaders need strong team members who can support digital forensics. Whether investigating an incident or proposing a solution to mitigate risk, our clients need an advisor who can help advise clients on comprehensive digital forensics strategies. That is why we need you, an experienced Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Advisor who can provide high-quality support.

As part of our team, you'll serve as a strategic technical advisor to the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), helping conceptualize, create, and execute advanced government-funded research and development programs to accelerate better health outcomes for everyone. Work with world-class scientists and engineers to support the development of high-impact solutions to society's most challenging health problems. Leverage technical expertise to provide strategic assessments of new technologies in support to senior ARPA-H decision makers. Maintain responsibility for producing and presenting findings and recommendations to a team of colleagues and clients on the feasibility and potential impact of future research programs, assisting with the management of current programs, and facilitating commercialization of successfully developed technologies. 

You'll serve as a Digital Forensics Cybersecurity Advisor helping clients to understand issues related to cybersecurity and investigate any incidents. Your attention to detail, flexibility, communication skills, understanding of the client's mission, and problem-solving will enable the mission's success.

What You’ll Work On:

• Work holistically across ARPA-H to support digital forensics and investigate cybersecurity incidents
• Investigate physical and virtual assets to support security and integrity, and investigate across Windows, MacOS, and iOS Operating Systems
• Conduct investigations using Microsoft Defender, CrowdStrike, and common digital forensics tools
• Work within Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to assess risk posture of technical projects
• Identify and evaluate risks associated with ongoing technical projects and programs, and propose solutions to mitigate risks
• Build strong relationships and collaborate within broad, multidisciplinary teams, and clearly communicate complex cybersecurity concepts to varied audiences

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 5+ years of experience managing evidence collection, preservation, and chain of custody, and conducting digital forensic investigations
• 5+ years of experience in the development of standard operating procedures and playbooks for conducting digital forensic investigations
• Experience performing forensic imaging and analysis of physical virtual devices
• Experience coordinating  with legal, privacy, and incident response teams during an investigation
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Architecture, Data Science, or Digital Forensics

Nice If You Have:

• 7+ years of experience managing evidence collection, preservation, and chain of custody, and conducting digital forensic investigations
• 7+ years of experience in the development of standard operating procedures and playbooks for conducting digital forensic investigations
• Experience with U.S. government or R&D health organizations
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities
• Ability to manage multiple short- and long-term projects effectively
• Possession of excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Master's degree in a relevant field

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.

• Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.

• Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.