Digital Forensic Investigator — Onsite VA, Growth & Benefits

Infotrend, Inc.; Lorton, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Bonuses based on performance

Job summary

Infotrend, Inc. seeks a Forensic Examiner to support the laboratory’s quality program by validating and verifying forensic tools, maintaining instruments, and assisting with proficiency testing and accreditation records.

This onsite role in Lorton, VA involves handling digital evidence and coordinating with investigators to address relevance questions. You will perform forensic imaging and data extraction, maintain chain of custody, and produce detailed reports.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in digital forensics; 2–3 years preferred.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Public Trust.
• Bachelor’s degree in science or computer-related field with relevant coursework.
• Industry or government digital forensics certification required; certification must be verifiable.

Responsibilities

• Assist with seizure and preservation of digital evidence at on-site locations.
• Maintain chain of custody and proper documentation.
• Interface with investigators; develop analysis plans.
• Use forensic tools for imaging and data extraction.
• Maintain operation of government hardware, software and equipment.
• Write clear forensic reports and testify in court or other proceedings.
• Provide guidance and training on new technology and techniques to staff.
• Perform method validation/verification, maintenance and testing; audits of work.
• Assist with discovery requests and consolidation of electronic records.

Skills

Digital forensics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science or CS

Digital forensics certifications (EnCE, GCFE, CFCE, CAWFE)

Job description

Infotrend, Inc. seeks a Forensic Examiner to support the laboratory’s quality program by validating and verifying forensic tools, maintaining instruments, and assisting with proficiency testing and accreditation records.

This onsite role in Lorton, VA involves handling digital evidence and coordinating with investigators to address relevance questions. You will perform forensic imaging and data extraction, maintain chain of custody, and produce detailed reports.