Digital Forensic Examiner

KBR, Inc; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to join their dynamic team in North Charleston. This role is crucial for conducting forensic investigations and analyzing compromised systems to support cybersecurity operations. You will leverage advanced forensic methodologies and tools to uncover cyber threats and provide actionable intelligence, ensuring compliance with legal standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cybersecurity and digital forensics, with a passion for protecting sensitive information. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and professional growth, and make a meaningful impact in the field of cybersecurity.

Benefits

401K plan with company match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 2-7 years of experience in Cybersecurity with a focus on Digital Forensics.
• Secret / Top Secret SCI clearance required for all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic investigations and analyze compromised systems.
• Utilize forensic tools to extract and analyze digital artifacts.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Cybersecurity

Incident Response

Data Recovery

Threat Analysis

Evidence Preservation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Cybersecurity

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Volatility

Autopsy

Magnet Axiom

Cellebrite

Job description

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Digital Forensic Examiner

Apply locations: North Charleston, South Carolina; Pearl Harbor, Hawaii; Washington, DC; Stuttgart, Germany; San Antonio, Texas

Time Type: Full time

Posted on: Posted 4 Days Ago

Job Requisition ID: R2103280

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KBR is actively seeking skilled professionals across a variety of high-impact cybersecurity roles—from Incident Response and Cyber Hunt to Digital Forensics, Insider Threat, Continuous Monitoring, and Red/Blue Team Operations.

Job Description:

The Digital Forensic Examiner is responsible for conducting forensic investigations, analyzing compromised systems, and preserving digital evidence to support cybersecurity operations and incident response. This role will leverage forensic methodologies, tools, and investigative techniques to uncover cyber threats, provide actionable intelligence, and support legal and compliance efforts in accordance with DoD and NIWC CSSP policies.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct forensic investigations on compromised systems, removable media, and storage devices using government-approved forensic toolsets.
2. Analyze network traffic, system logs, and endpoint data to identify Indicators of Compromise (IoCs) and attack methodologies.
3. Collect and preserve digital evidence in accordance with DoD forensic procedures and NIWC CSSP’s 5I forensic methodology to maintain chain of custody.
4. Utilize forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Volatility, Autopsy, Magnet Axiom, or Cellebrite to extract and analyze digital artifacts.
5. Perform memory, disk, and file system analysis to identify malware infections, unauthorized access, and system manipulations.
6. Investigate insider threats, policy violations, and external cyberattacks to support legal and compliance actions.
7. Recover deleted, encrypted, or corrupted data to extract forensic artifacts for intelligence reporting.
8. Generate detailed forensic reports summarizing findings, methodologies used, and recommendations for mitigation.
9. Support litigation and legal teams by preparing forensic reports for eDiscovery, court proceedings, and compliance audits.
10. Assist in incident response activities by providing forensic analysis of cyber incidents, data breaches, and insider threats.
11. Participate in Red/Blue team exercises by conducting forensic analysis of attack scenarios and detection effectiveness.
12. Develop and maintain forensic SOPs, policies, and guidelines in alignment with DoD forensic frameworks.
13. Stay updated on emerging digital forensic techniques, tools, and methodologies to improve forensic investigation capabilities.
14. Provide forensic training and mentorship to junior analysts and cybersecurity teams.

Qualifications:

Information Systems Security Specialist I-III

Education / Experience Level I: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two (2) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3

Salary range: $65,200 - $97,700. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Education / Experience Level II: High School Diploma or GED; Experience: Two (3) years of practical experience demonstrating competency in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II

Salary range: $74,000 - $110,900. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Education / Experience Level III: 5+ years with a Bachelor’s degree or 7+ years with HS/GED in Cybersecurity or related experience.

Clearance Requirement: Secret / Top Secret SCI

Certification Requirements: 8570 Compliant IAT 2 or 3 and meet one of subsequent DoD 8140 manual of CND Auditor, CND Analyst, CNDSP Manager, CND Incident Responder, CND Infrastructure Support, IASAE I or IASAE II

Salary range: $89,200 - $133,800. The salary range posted is based on the national average. The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s location, knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or experience, contract affordability, and in consideration of internal parity.

Benefits:

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include a 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible