Forensics Imaging Lead

Forensic Focus Limited; Linthicum, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons Corporation in Linthicum, MD, is seeking an experienced Forensics Imaging Lead to direct a team responsible for acquiring and preserving digital evidence across hard drives, mobile devices, and IoT hardware. The role emphasizes strict chain-of-custody and imaging quality in a classified government environment.

The ideal candidate holds an active TS/SCI clearance and GCFE or equivalent certification, with seven years in digital forensics—five in imaging—and at least three years in

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• GCFE or equivalent forensic certification required.
• Seven+ years in digital forensics, including five years in evidence acquisition and imaging.
• Three+ years leading a forensics team in secure or classified environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead forensic imaging team and oversee acquisitions.
• Ensure strict chain-of-custody procedures.
• Validate imaging tools and write-blockers.
• Drive continuous process improvements in a classified setting.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

Forensic imaging

Team leadership

Education

GCFE or equivalent forensic certification

Tools

Imaging tools

Write-blockers

Job description

# Forensics Imaging Lead*Parsons Corporation***Linthicum, MD**Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time### The RoleThis position leads a forensic imaging team responsible for acquiring and preserving digital evidence across a wide range of systems, including hard drives, mobile devices, and IoT hardware. Day-to-day duties include overseeing forensic collections, enforcing chain-of-custody procedures, validating imaging tools and write-blockers, and driving continuous process improvement in a classified government environment.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and a GCFE or equivalent forensic certification. At least seven years of hands-on digital forensics experience is required, including five years focused on evidence acquisition and imaging, plus three or more years leading a forensics team and managing laboratory workflows in secure or classified environments.### Who It SuitsThis role suits an experienced forensic professional ready to step firmly into a leadership position without leaving technical work behind. It is particularly well suited to someone who enjoys mentoring practitioners, standardising forensic processes, and operating within a structured, mission-driven government or defence-adjacent environment requiring a high-level security clearance.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:GCFE — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply