Digital Forensics Examiner

Peraton; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Digital Forensics Examiner in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our DoD customer. The role offers the opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, and mission support in a dynamic team.

The candidate will analyze media, conduct forensic analysis, preserve evidence, and prepare reports for potential courtroom use. On-site M-F, with potential to testify as an expert witness as needed.

Qualifications

• Formal education and certifications aligned with digital forensics and investigations.
• Experience with multiple forensic tools and platforms is required.
• Ability to write technical reports detailing analysis results and findings.
• Background in handling digital evidence and maintaining custody procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyze electronic media in support of federal investigations and operations.
• Perform forensic analysis and gather evidence from hard drives, mobiles, and other devices.
• Preserve data, conduct data recovery, and manage electronic discovery tasks.
• Prepare comprehensive notes and reports for courtroom presentation and possible testimony.

Skills

Digital forensics

Criminal investigations

Technical reporting

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Education

BS/BA required

MS/MA not required

6 years with no degree

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Axiom

Forensic Explorer

Cellebrite

Job description

Required Qualifications:

• Education: 2 years with BS/BA; 0 years with MS/MA; 6 years with no degree. A degree in one of the following fields of study is highly desired: Information Technology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or Data Science.
• Certifications: One or more of the following active forensic certifications - Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), 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.
• Security Clearance: Minimum active Secret.
• Experience conducting digital forensic 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, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
• Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
• Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.
• Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.
• Must pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months.

Desired Qualifications:

• Previous Law Enforcement experience.
• Experience in performing technical reviews or peer reviews.
• Experience mentoring other examiners.
• Experience testifying as an expert witness in support of criminal trials.

Peraton is seeking a Digital Forensics Examiner in our Linthicum, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.

The person in this role will analyze electronic media in support of a federal government agency, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the 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.

This position is on-site M-F.