HUD - Forensics / Data Specialist

Remote HUD program forensics/data specialist responsible for leading digital forensic investigations across cloud, endpoint, and network environments, collecting and analyzing digital evidence, and supporting incident response and audits.

• Conduct digital forensic investigations across cloud, endpoint, and network environments
• Collect, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in accordance with federal and legal standards
• Support incident response activities, including triage, root cause analysis, and post-incident reporting
• Analyze security logs, telemetry, and datasets to identify indicators of compromise and attack patterns
• Collaborate with SOC analysts, engineers, and threat intelligence teams to enhance detection and response capabilities

Role centers on digital forensics within federal frameworks, using EnCase/FTK/Autopsy/Volatility and Splunk for analysis, with emphasis on NIST/FISMA compliance, chain-of-custody, and legal considerations; involves threat hunting and creating forensic reports for legal/audit audiences.

The ideal candidate is a senior cybersecurity forensics professional with 7+ years of digital forensics, incident response, or cybersecurity analysis experience, capable of working on HUD programs and obtaining Public Trust clearance. They should have hands-on experience with major forensic tools (EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Splunk) and a strong grasp of evidence handling and legal considerations.