Forensics Examiner (Several Levels)

Parsons; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking an exceptionally talented Digital Forensic Examiner (Several Levels) to conduct forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence, analyze artifacts, maintain evidence integrity, and prepare technically accurate forensic reports for investigations and legal proceedings. The role requires active security clearance and experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, and related tools.

You will support expert-witness activities, QA programs, and laboratory metrics while collaborating

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance is required; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or related field; four years of hands-on digital-forensics experience may substitute for the degree.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence across devices and data sources.
• Use EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, and other approved tools to analyze devices.
• Prepare complete forensic reports and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
• Validate tools, document results, and develop scripts with version-control practices.
• Support expert-witness preparation, affidavits, warrants, and testimony when designated.
• Contribute to QA, SOPs, audits, and laboratory metrics.

Skills

Active Secret clearance

Forensic examination

Report writing

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Cellebrite

Oxygen Forensics

Magnet Forensics

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented Digital Forensic Examiner (Several Levels) to join our team! In this role, you will conduct forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence, analyze artifacts and user activity, maintain evidence integrity, and prepare technically accurate forensic reports in support of investigative and legal proceedings.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Conduct forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence, including forensic images, computers, mobile devices, virtual assets, malware, system logs, network traffic, memory snapshots, and other submitted data.
• Use commercial and open-source forensic tools, including EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, and approved government tools, to analyze digital devices.
• Perform evidence identification, forensic image and extraction review, hashing, timestamp analysis, artifact interpretation, anti-forensic detection, and user-activity reconstruction.
• Conduct initial forensic triage to identify key artifacts, determine examination scope, and support case assignment and prioritization.
• Maintain accurate chain-of-custody documentation and ensure evidence is handled, stored, transferred, and disposed of in accordance with laboratory procedures and security requirements.
• Prepare complete, technically accurate, and professionally formatted Forensic Analysis Reports.
• Validate forensic tools, document validation results, verify tool outputs, and develop or maintain approved scripts using version-control practices, as assigned.
• Participate in technical peer reviews of forensic reports and incorporate review comments.
• Support expert-witness preparation, affidavits, warrants, mock depositions, moot court sessions, and testimony when designated and qualified.
• Support quality-assurance activities, including SOP implementation, audit readiness, competency testing, and accreditation-related documentation.
• Support metrics collection and analysis involving case volume, backlog, throughput, cycle time, timeliness, workload, rework, error rates, and quality indicators.
• Provide technical input to training, mentorship, process-improvement, and lessons-learned activities.

What Required Skills You’ll Bring:

• Active Secret clearance; Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. Four years of hands-on digital-forensics experience may be substituted for the degree.

• Hands-on digital-forensics experience appropriate to the assigned level:
• Forensic Examiner 1: Minimum of two years.
• Forensic Examiner 2: Minimum of five years
• Forensic Examiner 3: Minimum of eight years
• Forensic Examiner 4: Minimum of 12 years.

• Ability to conduct forensic examinations, interpret digital artifacts, analyze user activity, and document findings.
• Experience maintaining chain-of-custody records and handling evidence in accordance with laboratory procedures and security requirements.
• Ability to prepare accurate, complete, and professionally formatted forensic reports.
• Ability to use forensic tools and perform forensic image, extraction, hashing, timestamp, artifact, and anti-forensic analysis.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, technical judgment, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with investigators, attorneys, technical reviewers, government personnel, and multidisciplinary teams.

What Desired Skills You’ll Bring:

• At least one active certification, or an equivalent certification approved by the COR, including

• DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examine
• GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst
• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner
• EnCase Certified Examiner
• Digital Media Collector
• Digital Forensic Examiner
• Cyber Crime Investigator
• Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator
• IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner
• IACIS Certified Mobile Device Examiner
• IACIS Certified Advanced Windows Forensics Examiner
• Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner
• Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner
• X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques
• Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner

• Formal training dedicated to expert‑witness testimony, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure, such as DC3’s 40‑hour Forensic Trial Training course, completed within the last three years when required for assigned duties.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, Magnet Forensics, or comparable forensic platforms.
• Experience validating forensic tools, verifying tool outputs, developing scripts, and using version‑control practices.
• Experience supporting peer review, expert‑witness preparation, affidavits, warrants, depositions, moot court sessions, or courtroom testimony.
• Experience supporting quality‑assurance programs, SOP implementation, accreditation activities, competency testing, audits, and laboratory metrics.
• Experience with malware analysis, memory forensics, network forensics, mobile‑device examinations, virtual assets, system logs, and anti‑forensic techniques.

Security Clearance Requirement:

An active Secret security clearance is required for this position.

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best‑in‑class benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

Salary Range: $88,400.00 - $154,700.00

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