Digital Forensics Analyst (100% On-Site)

Forensic Focus; Smyrna (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus seeks an experienced digital forensics analyst to support network security and law enforcement investigations at an on-site facility in Smyrna, GA. The role covers collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting of digital evidence, with duties including maintaining chain of custody and preparing forensic reports.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of relevant experience, an active Secret clearance, and DoD-aligned certifications (Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or CEH).

Qualifications

• Active DoD-style certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or CEH are required.
• 5+ years of relevant digital forensics experience in a government contracting environment.
• Familiarity with forensic tools EnCase, FTK, Axiom, Cellebrite, XRY, and SQL scripting is expected.

Responsibilities

• Handle digital evidence collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting for investigations.
• Maintain chain of custody and write scoping and forensic reports.
• Manage case archives and documentation.
• Occasionally provide expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.

Skills

Secret clearance

5+ years experience

DoD certifications

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Axiom

Cellebrite

XRY

SQL scripting

Job description

The Role

This position supports digital evidence handling for network security and law enforcement investigations, covering collection, preservation, analysis, and reporting. Duties include maintaining chain of custody, writing scoping and forensic reports, managing case archives, and occasionally providing expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need an active Secret clearance, 5+ years of relevant experience, and DoD-aligned certifications such as Security+, CySA+, GCIH, or CEH. Familiarity with forensic tools including EnCase, FTK, Axiom, Cellebrite, XRY, and SQL scripting is expected.

Who It Suits

Ideal for experienced forensic analysts comfortable working on-site in a government contracting environment, who can balance technical investigative work with documentation, compliance, and occasional courtroom presentation duties.