Lead Cyber Forensic Analyst – Digital Investigations (TS/SCI)

Bowhead; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowhead is seeking a Forensic Analyst for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role involves investigating cyber events across IT systems, networks, hardware, and software, collecting and preserving digital forensic evidence, and presenting findings to support investigations and mitigation efforts.

The candidate will lead the team, coordinate project planning and resource allocation, and contribute to vulnerability research and cyber testing activities.

Qualifications

• Advanced-level Navy Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) qualification.
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience.
• IAT Level III Certification.
• At least 5 additional years of DoD or government platform/IT infrastructure experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead a functional team, coordinating and overseeing the work of other team members.
• Investigate cyber events involving IT systems, networks, hardware, and software.
• Collect and preserve digital forensic evidence.
• Process and analyze forensic data to identify potential vulnerabilities and security threats.
• Document and present forensic findings to support technical investigations.
• Support vulnerability research and the development of mitigation solutions.
• Provide technical support for cyber testing and evaluation activities.

Skills

Digital forensics

Cyber investigations

Threat research

Job description

Bowhead is seeking a Forensic Analyst for an upcoming effort in Patuxent River, MD. The role involves investigating cyber events across IT systems, networks, hardware, and software, collecting and preserving digital forensic evidence, and presenting findings to support investigations and mitigation efforts.

The candidate will lead the team, coordinate project planning and resource allocation, and contribute to vulnerability research and cyber testing activities.