Digital Forensics Lead

Forensic Focus; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 90,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics Lead for our Bethesda, MD program. The role directs all digital forensics activities, including imaging, data extraction, malware/memory forensics, and host-based examinations, and ensures proper chain of custody and laboratory workflows on-site.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance with 7+ years in digital forensics across Windows, Linux, and macOS, and 3+ years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• 7+ years in digital forensics across Windows, Linux and macOS.
• 3+ years in supervisory capacity.
• Proficiency with FTK, EnCase and X-Ways.
• Certifications GCFA, GCFE or EnCE or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead all digital forensics activities for an IC program.
• Oversee forensic imaging, data extraction, host-based examination and malware forensics.
• Manage laboratory workflows and chain of custody documentation.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation on-site in Bethesda, MD.

Skills

TS/SCI clearance

7+ years experience

supervisory leadership

Malware forensics

Memory forensics

Education

GCFA

GCFE

EnCE

Tools

FTK

EnCase

X-Ways

Job description

# Digital Forensics Lead*SAIC***Bethesda, MD**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time### The RoleThis senior position leads all digital forensics activities for an Intelligence Community program, overseeing forensic imaging, data extraction, host-based examination, malware forensics, memory analysis, and network intrusion analysis. The role also manages laboratory workflows, maintains chain of custody documentation, and supports ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation on-site in Bethesda, MD.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and bring at least seven years in digital forensics across Windows, Linux, and macOS, five years in advanced disciplines such as malware and memory forensics, and three years in a supervisory capacity. Proficiency with FTK, EnCase, and X-Ways is required, alongside certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, or equivalent.### Who It SuitsThis role suits a highly experienced forensic practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership position within a classified government or defence environment. Prior experience supporting IC or DoD digital exploitation programmes in a SCIF, familiarity with DC3 standards, and interest in AI/ML-assisted forensic analysis are all strong advantages.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$90,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from207 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCFA · GCFE · EnCE — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply