Mid-Level Digital Forensic Analyst

skyepointdecisionsinc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Mid-Level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the DSCM program in Arlington, VA. The role requires onsite work 5 days a week and US citizenship with the ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities include forensic examinations of data from devices and cloud sources, reporting findings, and providing expert testimony as needed, with ongoing professional development in digital forensics and cybersecurity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of digital forensics experience or 3+ years with a Master's.
• One of the following professional certifications: GCFE, GASF, CFCE, ICMDE, BCERT, MDE, CDFE, CDMC, EnCE, CCO/CCPA, CCME, OFC.
• Proficiency with Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, Magnet AXIOM and related forensics tools.
• Experience with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android and backup technologies.
• Ability to produce detailed, clear reports and testify when required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain interim Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of digital data from multiple devices and sources.
• Apply scientific practices to identify and present digital evidence in investigations.
• Produce detailed reports for investigators, prosecutors, and stakeholders.
• Provide on-site support during evidence seizures and maintain chain of custody.
• Stay current on digital forensics, cybersecurity and related laws.

Skills

Critical thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

Master's degree + 3 years experience

Tools

Cellebrite

Oxygen Forensics

Magnet AXIOM

X-Ways

Nuix

Job description

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively - anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results.

This is a contingent position based upon customer approval.

SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Mid-Level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes.

This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic examinations of digital data from cellphones, tablets, computers, removable media, cloud sources, and other platforms.
• Apply recognized scientific practices to identify, analyze, interpret, and present digital evidence for criminal, civil, and administrative matters.
• Perform detailed, targeted examinations in line with investigative objectives, legal process, and search warrant limitations.
• Use industry-standard forensic tools-such as Cellebrite (including Inseyets), Oxygen Forensic Detective, Magnet Forensics GrayKey and Axiom, Nuix, X-Ways, and similar for extraction and examination.
• Analyze data from various operating systems and applications, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, cloud services, and common backup formats.
• Produce clear, comprehensive reports that explain findings for investigators, prosecutors, and other stakeholders.
• Provide expert witness testimony, explaining examination procedures and technical findings to non-technical audiences in federal, state, and local proceedings.
• Provide on-site support during search warrant executions by identifying, collecting, packaging, documenting, and preserving digital evidence while maintaining strict chain of custody.
• Work closely with program leadership and peers to maintain forensically sound procedures and best practices for acquisition, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
• Conduct peer reviews and quality checks of reports and artifacts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity before customer delivery.
• Share lessons learned and emerging techniques with colleagues to enhance collective expertise.
• Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 5 years with bachelor's degree; 3 years with a Masters degree.
• An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of degree/education.
• Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to starting date, one of the following professional certifications:
  • GIAC: GCFE, GASF
  • IACIS: CFCE, ICMDE
  • NCFI: BCERT, MDE
  • DC3: CDFE, CDMC
  • Opentext: EnCE
  • Cellebrite: [CCO & CCPA], CCME
  • Oxygen Forensics: OFC
• Demonstrated proficiency with mobile and non-mobile forensic software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, and Oxygen, as well as advanced mobile extraction hardware and software.
• Working knowledge of Windows and MacOS, Apple iOS, Android, and their associated backup technologies.
• Experience writing detailed, technically accurate reports that clearly communicate complex digital forensic findings to non-technical audiences.
• Strong critical thinking, creativity, sound judgment, and awareness to recognize when to seek leadership guidance.
• Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with leadership, peers, forensic analysts, law enforcement, prosecutors, CIF customers, and other stakeholders at all levels to deliver high quality‑ forensic products.
• Willingness and ability to travel for on-scene evidence seizures, training, and/or testimony.
• Commitment to staying current on advancements in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile technologies, social media, applications, and encryption.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date.

Compensation

• Salary Range: $100,000 - $116,000

The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package.

Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate's combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and busines