Digital Forensic Extraction Lead

Forensic Focus; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods, Inc. seeks a Digital Forensic Extraction Lead to direct imaging and extraction operations within a government cyber forensics lab. You will supervise staff, manage workflows, validate imaging tools, and maintain strict chain-of-custody documentation.

The role requires TS/SCI eligibility, and certifications such as DFE, GCFE, or EnCE, with seven years of DF experience and three years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Requires TS/SCI eligibility and a security clearance.
• Certification such as DFE, GCFE or EnCE.
• Seven years of digital forensics experience including acquisition and imaging.
• At least three years supervising forensic teams.

Responsibilities

• Direct forensic imaging and extraction operations.
• Supervise staff and manage lab workflows.
• Validate imaging tools and write-blockers.
• Ensure rigorous chain-of-custody documentation.
• Liaise with government stakeholders and maintain evidentiary standards.

Skills

TS/SCI eligibility

Leadership experience

Digital forensics expertise

Stakeholder liaison

Tools

Imaging tools validation

Write-blockers validation

Job description

# Digital Forensic Extraction Lead*Spry Methods, Inc.***Linthicum, MD**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time · $200,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr### The RoleThis position directs forensic imaging and extraction operations within a government cyber forensics laboratory, supervising staff who acquire evidence from hard drives, mobile devices and IoT equipment, managing lab workflows, validating tools, and ensuring rigorous chain-of-custody documentation throughout.### Skills & ExperienceRequires TS/SCI eligibility, certification such as DFE, GCFE or EnCE, seven years of digital forensics experience including acquisition and imaging, plus at least three years supervising forensic teams and validating imaging tools and write-blockers.### Who It SuitsSuited to an experienced forensic practitioner ready to move into a leadership position, comfortable managing laboratory personnel, liaising with government stakeholders, and maintaining strict evidentiary and procedural standards.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCFE · EnCE — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply