Lead Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst

Company: Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Harmonia Holdings Group, LLC is an award-winning, rapidly growing federal government contractor committed to providing innovative, high-performing solutions to our government clients and focused on fostering a workplace that encourages growth, initiative, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Description Title: Lead Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst Location: Washington D.C. Terms: Full-time Clearance: Qualified candidates must be US citizens and have the ability to obtain a minimum of a Public Trust clearance Travel: 0% Position Description The Lead Cyber Defense Forensics Analyst supports leading digital forensic investigations and incident response efforts across enterprise IT environment. This role is responsible for overseeing the collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence related to cyber incidents, insider threats, and compliance requirements. The lead analyst provides technical expertise, mentors team members, and ensures forensic capabilities meet federal standards and best practices. Responsibilities: Lead and coordinate digital forensic investigations involving systems, networks, endpoints, and cloud environments. Oversee the collection, preservation, and analysis of electronic evidence in support of incident response, legal, HR, and compliance activities. Perform in-depth forensic analysis of compromised systems, malware, and artifacts to determine root cause, impact, and remediation strategies. Develop and maintain forensic methodologies, standard operating procedures, and chain-of-custody documentation in accordance with federal guidelines. Collaborate with SOC, threat intelligence, and incident response teams to support rapid detection, containment, and recovery from cyber incidents. Prepare detailed forensic reports, executive summaries, and presentations for technical and non-technical audiences, including leadership and external stakeholders. Support e-discovery, litigation, and regulatory investigations as required. Mentor and train junior analysts, and contribute to the continuous improvement of forensic and incident response capabilities. Stay current with emerging threats, forensic tools, and investigative techniques relevant to the federal sector. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Information Security, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, or related field. 5 years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, or cybersecurity operations. Advanced expertise with forensic tools and platforms (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility, Cellebrite). Strong knowledge of evidence handling, chain-of-custody, and federal investigative standards. Experience with malware analysis, memory forensics, and cloud forensics. Excellent analytical, communication, and report writing skills. Proven leadership and mentoring abilities. Ability to pass an MBI (Minimum Background Investigation) clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. Desired Professional certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, CCE, EnCE, or CISSP. Experience supporting federal or public sector environments. Familiarity with e-discovery processes and legal/regulatory requirements. Exposure to cloud and hybrid infrastructure forensics. LI DICE ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Here at Harmonia we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include: Recognized as a Top 20 "Best Place to Work in Virginia" Recipient of Department of Labor's HireVets Gold Medallion Great Place to Work Certification for five years running A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett's Award winner Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Harmonia family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance 5% 401(k) company matching Flexible-schedules and teleworking options Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans Paid Parental Leave Professional development and career growth opportunities Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation and so much more! Check out our LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram to find out a little more about who we are and if we are the right next step for your career! Harmonia is an Equal Opportunity Employer providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or genetics. Harmonia does and will take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. To perform the above job successfully, an individual must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed; meet the education and work experience required; and must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Other duties in addition to those listed may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable an applicant with a disability to successfully apply for and/or perform the essential duties of the job. If you are in need of an accommodation, please contact HR@harmonia.com.

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