Senior Host-Based Cyber Systems Analyst

Job overview

The Senior Host-Based Cyber Systems Analyst role is onsite in Arlington, VA, and pays $120,000–$140,000 per year. Argo Cyber Systems supports a critical federal customer mission. The analyst supports forensic teams through evidence collection, preservation, examination, and reporting. The role investigates cyber incidents, analyzes digital evidence and malicious activity, and communicates findings to technical and executive stakeholders while maintaining forensic integrity and chain of custody.

What you'll do

• Coordinate forensic data collection and acquisition
• plan and direct examination and analysis of systems and digital artifacts
• create forensically sound images
• analyze indicators of compromise, malicious code, and attack methods
• preserve and document evidence and chain of custody
• write technical reports and executive summaries
• conduct peer and quality reviews
• provide status updates and liaison support.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior host-based cyber systems analyst

digital forensics

host investigations

incident response

evidence preservation

ts/sci clearance

arlington va

argo cyber systems

$120k–$140k

federal mission

technical reporting

u.s. travel required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires U.S. citizenship, active TS/SCI clearance, ability to obtain DHS Suitability, and eight years of directly relevant experience. A relevant bachelor's degree or high school diploma/GED with 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience is specified. Travel throughout the United States and U.S. territories is required as needed.

About the employer

Argo Cyber Systems is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services. Sector: 54.