Digital Forensic Technician

Infotrend; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and bonuses

Job summary

Infotrend in Lorton, VA is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to assist with evidence collection, imaging, documentation, and reporting. The role involves maintaining chain of custody, interfacing with investigators, and supporting court testimony when needed.

The ideal candidate has a related Bachelor's degree, passes competency tests, holds an approved forensic credential (e.g., EnCE, GCFE), and is eligible for a Public Trust clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Passing competency and proficiency test.
• A+ certification or a recognized digital forensics credential (EnCE, GCFE, CFCE, etc.).
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to obtain Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist seizure of digital evidence from on-site locations.
• Preserve and archive evidence using best practices.
• Maintain chain of custody documentation.
• Interface with investigators to develop analysis plans.
• Perform forensic imaging and data extraction from digital media.
• Maintain and service laboratory forensic equipment.
• Write clear reports of findings with detailed notes for repeatability.
• Provide testimony in court or other legal proceedings.
• Support accreditation, audits, and case documentation.

Skills

Digital forensics

Report writing

Court testimony

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

EnCase

Forensic imaging tools

Job description

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Forensic Technician to join our team in Lorton, VA. This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected digital forensics laboratory and gain hands-on experience supporting the collection, preservation, imaging, and documentation of digital evidence.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible data loss.
• Preserving and archiving digital evidence using forensic best practices.
• Maintaining proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation.
• Interfacing with investigators and developing analysis plan to meet customer needs.
• Utilizing authorized forensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digital media.
• Maintaining operational effectiveness of all assigned Government hardware, software ,and forensic support equipment.
• Writing clear reports that accurately present forensic findings and detailed notes to ensure those results are repeatable.
• Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments.
• Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed.
• Performing method validation/verification (review of forensic tools).
• Performing instrument maintenance and testing.
• Assisting with the Proficiency Test Program.
• Assisting with accreditation support.
• Performing audits / review of forensic work.
• Assisting with discovery requests.
• Assisting with consolidation of electronic records of forensic analysis for filing (CaseClosure).
• Organizing laboratory records and data for delivery to laboratory customers.
• Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Successfully passing competency and proficiency test.
• A+ Certification OR a laboratory approved industry certification in digital forensics from an accredited organization (i.e EnCE, GCFE, CFCE, CCO, CCPA, 3CE, ICMDE, CCI, MAR, CAE etc..).
• Must be U.S. Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.

The salary for this position ranges from $58,000 to $71,000 annually. The exact salary offered will depend on your qualifications, experience, and alignment with the responsibilities of the role. In addition to the base salary, we offer a comprehensive total compensation package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, and opportunities for bonuses based on individual and company performance. We believe in rewarding our employees holistically, beyond just their paycheck, to ensure long‑term satisfaction and well‑being.