Ditigal Forensic Examiner Lead

Spry Methods, Inc.; Linthicum (MD); On-site; USD 200,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Spry Methods is seeking a Lead Digital Forensic Examiner to serve as the primary technical contact to the Government for CFL examination activities. You will lead a team of forensic analysts, assign cases, review reports, and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 through SOPs and audits.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive host-based forensic experience, and certification alignment with GCFA/GCFE or equivalent. Final compensation will reflect qualifications and contract requirements.

Qualifications

• Seven years of hands-on host-based forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS.
• Three years of leadership or supervisory experience managing forensic analysts and performing peer reviews.
• Experience supporting ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratories, including SOP development and internal audits.

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 and adherence to standards.
• Ensure tasks meet PWS and quality requirements.
• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development and internal audits.
• Monitor team performance and operational quality.
• Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic activities.
• Proactively communicate limitations that could affect performance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Forensic analysis

Technical peer review

Education

DC3 Cyber Training Academy DFE

GCFA

GCFE

ISO/IEC 17025 knowledge

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.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position 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.

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• 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.

$200,000 - $225,000 a year

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award.