Digital Forensics Analyst at Peraton San Antonio, TX

Peraton; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 112,000 - 179,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst to support the Air Force Office of Special Investigations in San Antonio, TX. The role requires acquiring and analyzing data from electronic devices and handling sensitive criminal investigations.

The ideal candidate will have significant experience in forensic analysis tools, technical report writing, and a Secret clearance. The target salary range for this position is between $112,000 and $179,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years experience in digital forensic data acquisition and analysis.
• Experience supporting criminal investigations.
• Proficient in writing Technical Reports detailing analysis results.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic analysis on a variety of electronic devices.
• Gather and handle digital evidence with proper procedures.
• Prepare comprehensive written notes and reports for courtroom presentation.

Skills

Digital Media Collector (DMC)

Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)

Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI)

Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)

EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)

Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)

Education

Associates degree with 10+ years of experience

Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience

Master’s Degree with 6+ years of experience

PhD with 3 years of experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Axiom

Forensic Explorer

Job description

Digital Forensics Analyst job at Peraton. San Antonio, TX.

Program Overview

About The Role

Peraton is looking for aDigital Forensic Analyst to support the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Cyber Forensics Lab, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst acquires/extracts data and performs analysis on hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports. May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.

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Qualifications

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD. Additional 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• Required Certification: One or more of the following - Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications.
• At least 3 years experience conducting digital forensic data acquisition and analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
• Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
• Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, GrayKey. Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
• Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with virtual environment.
• Secret clearance required

SCA / Union / Intern Rate or Range

Details

Target Salary Range: $112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.