Role : IT Forensics Manager

Location : HOUSTON,TX

Duration : 4 Months

Rate : $65/hr On C2C (Max)

Job Description :

CRM Notes: 

Preferred firms: Protiviti, Guidance, Accuvant, K2, Kroll (also, I think wed like to screen potential candidates) 

Role overview: 

Govern overall performance and activities of the Forensic Investigations team to ensure adequate response to potential forensic investigations across all of AIGs global Business Units. Regular coordination and alignment with geographically disperse functions is required. 
Work closely with other AIG functions to ensure that investigations are managed in a timely manner. This will include teams within the gCDC as well as wider stakeholders and leaders within the global organization. 
Provide subject matter guidance and work closely with AIGs Incident Response Manager in the event of a major investigation. This includes overseeing the provision of specialist support to the Incident Response team in the event of a response surge. 
Provide subject matter digital forensics guidance in the event of misconduct or related personnel investigations. 
Delegate activities to specialized roles or teams to ensure maximum efficiency during investigations and ensure proper communication between roles. 
Act as liaison between Forensic Investigations and other departments to ensure that all investigations are undertaken in a forensically sound manner. This includes ensuring that the chain of custody is upheld, collected assets are appropriately stored, etc. 
Provide guidance and training to IT Managers regarding procedures to ensure that evidence is preserved. 
Act as a central point of escalation to the wider Forensic Investigations team and facilitate communication with Business Units and regional support when required. 
Provide governance and approval over the development and maintenance of forensic investigations processes and procedures. 
Drive continuous improvement across the Forensic Investigations team and its processes. 
Provide timely and accurate management information and updates to senior leadership in addition to relaying and implementing the strategy received from leadership to the larger Forensic Investigations team. 

Requirements: 

Minimum Requirements: Knowledge, skills and abilities 
Thorough understanding of forensic and eDiscovery processes and procedures to include the collection, examination, and analysis of data while preserving integrity and maintaining a strict chain of custody 
Proficient in forensic analysis tools (example: EnCase, FTK, Sysinternals, and more) 
Proficient in programming languages used for malware analysis and tool integration 
Experience with analysis of evidence using virtual machines 
Understanding of how computer viruses, backdoors, trojans, malware, and exploits function 
Comprehension of ethical hacking techniques 
Demonstrable track record of managing IT teams (with a forensic investigations emphasis preferred) 

Personal Attributes: 

Experience leading in a team-oriented, collaborative environment 
Strong customer-service orientation 
Excellent written and oral communication skills 
Excellent listening and interpersonal skills 
Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills 
High level critical thinking skills 
Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and non-technical language 
Comfortable working in a dynamic environment with competing priorities 
Highly self-motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail 
Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment 
Ability to deal diplomatically and effectively at all levels of the organization including both technical and non-technical, management and senior leadership 

Experience: 

Minimum of ten (10) years of experience in digital forensic collection and analysis, computer fraud, eDiscovery, reverse engineering, and malware analysis. At least four (4) of those years should be in a management position. Previous practical experience in incident handling and implementation of forensic tools is preferable. 
Formal Education: 
Bachelors degree from a four-year accredited college/university ** 
Preferred Certifications: 
ISC2 CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional) 
ISC2 CCFP (Certified Cyber Forensics Professional) 
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) 
GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA) 
GIAC Certified Incident Handler (GCIH) 
GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) 
GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA) 
GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware (GREM) 
GIAC Network Forensic Analyst (GNFA) 
EC-Council C|HFI 
EC-Council E|CIH 
EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)