Jr Digital Forensic Examiner

Aone Talent; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forensic analysis service located in Virginia is looking for a qualified Forensic Examiner to support its quality program. The role involves performing method validation, maintaining digital evidence, and assisting with forensic analysis tasks. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and experience in digital forensics. Certification is required, along with the ability to testify in legal situations. This position may require travel for investigations within the U.S. Offering a dynamic work environment focused on technology and forensic science.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in a digital forensics environment.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Laboratory-approved certification in digital forensics analysis is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations.
• Preserve and archive digital evidence using forensic best practices.
• Testify in court and provide guidance on emerging technology.
• Perform forensic analysis and recover deleted files.

Skills

Digital forensics

Evidence preservation

Technical writing

Chain of custody maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a science or computer-related field

Tools

Forensic tools

Job description

Lorton, United States | Posted on 03/27/2026

The Forensic Examiner supports the laboratory’s quality program byperforming method validation & verification (review of forensic tools),performing instrument maintenance and testing, assisting with discoveryrequests, assisting with maintenance and storage of electronic examinationrecords, and organizing forensic findings to be released to investigators,assisting with the Proficiency Test Program, assisting with the documentationand review of records in support of laboratory accreditation.

Responsibilities include:

• Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site searchlocations while minimizing possible data loss.
  
• Preserving and archivingdigital evidence using forensic best practices.
  
• Maintaining proper chainof custody of evidence and associated documentation.
  
• Interfacing withinvestigators and developing analysis plan to meet customer needs.
  
• Utilizing authorizedforensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digitalmedia.
  
• Maintaining operationaleffectiveness of all assigned Government hardware, software, and forensicsupport equipment.
  
• Writing clear reportsthat accurately present forensic findings and detailed notes to ensurethose results are repeatable.
  
• Testifying in court,Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, swornaffidavits, or other legal instruments.
  
• Providing guidance andtraining on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnelas needed.
  
• Performing methodvalidation/verification (review of forensic tools)
  
• Performing instrumentmaintenance and testing
  
• Performing audits /review of forensic work
  
• Assisting with discoveryrequests
  
• Assisting withconsolidation of electronic records of forensic analysis for filing (CaseClosure)
  
• Organizing laboratoryrecords and data for delivery to laboratory customers
  
• Interfacing with aninvestigator and developing analysis plan to address questions ofinvestigative relevance.
  
• Performing forensicanalysis, to include, but not limited to:
  
• Recovering deleted filesand other system artifacts.
  
• Decrypting passwordprotected data files and devices.
  
• Performing forensickeyword searches and producing results.
  
• Performing otherlaboratory forensic functions as assigned.
  
• Ability to travel toinvestigation sites within the US as needed, often with limited (1-2 day)notice, and perform analysis tasks onsite within the allotted time frames.Travel is by vehicle or by air as appropriate for the location. OccasionalSaturday/Sunday travel and/or work may be required.
  

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience in digital forensicsenvironment, with 2-3 years of experience preferred.
  
• Must be a United StatesCitizen.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in ascience or computer-related field from an accredited University or foreignequivalent to a minimum of 24 credit hours in computer science,engineering, or mathematics.
  
• Laboratory-approvedindustry or government-issued certification in digital forensics analysisprior to assignment. Certification must demonstrate both depth and breadthof digital forensics knowledge applicable to multiple forensics tools andtechniques, (e.g., EnCE, GCFE, CFCE, CAWFE, ICMDE, 3CE, 3CI, CECFE, CCIA,DCITA, DMC, DFE, CCI, MAR, CAE, FBI CART, CART Examiner, MDE, MEDEX,TEX").
  
• Proof of certification is required and must be presented forevaluation by the Laboratory. If thecandidate has the experience and a certification that is not listed,sometimes other certs are accepted. The agency would make the call. Ex)Candidate has the years of experience but holds their CCO and CCPA. Orholds their CCE from ISFCE
  
• Ability to obtain andmaintain a Public Trust clearance.