Ditigal Forensic Examiner Lead

Sprymethods; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods seeks a Lead Digital Forensic Examiner to serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for Cyber Forensics Laboratory examination activities. The role leads a team of forensic analysts, assigns cases, and performs peer reviews to ensure accuracy and adherence to standards.

The position also supports ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance, while monitoring performance and efficiency and communicating resource

Qualifications

• Lead and oversee all CFL forensic examination activities.
• Assign cases and manage the workload of forensic analysts.
• Perform technical peer review of forensic analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to laboratory standards.
• Ensure forensic examination tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and applicable quality requirements.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor team performance, operational quality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic examination activities.
• Proactively communicate technical, programmatic, and resource limitations that could affect performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all CFL forensic examination activities.
• Assign cases and manage the workload of forensic analysts.
• Perform technical peer review of forensic analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to laboratory standards.
• Ensure forensic examination tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and applicable quality requirements.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor team performance, operational quality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic examination activities.
• Proactively communicate technical, programmatic, and resource limitations that could affect performance.

Skills

Team leadership

Case management

Technical peer review

Government communication

ISO/IEC 17025 compliance

Clearance eligibility

Job description

Spry Methods is seeking a Lead Digital Forensic Examiner to serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for Cyber Forensics Laboratory (CFL) examination activities. This position leads a team of forensic analysts. It manages case assignments and workload, performs technical peer review, and supports the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance.

• Lead and oversee all CFL forensic examination activities.
• Assign cases and manage the workload of forensic analysts.
• Perform technical peer review of forensic analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to laboratory standards.
• Ensure forensic examination tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and applicable quality requirements.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures.
• Monitor team performance, operational quality, and efficiency.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic examination activities.
• Proactively communicate technical, programmatic, and resource limitations that could affect performance.
• TS/SCI clearance eligible.
• Active DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), or equivalent certification approved by the COR.
• At least seven years of hands-on experience conducting host-based forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience within the last five years managing forensic analysts, assigning cases, and performing technical peer reviews.
• Demonstrated experience within the last three years supporting an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures.