Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Secret

Forensic Focus; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Arlington, VA is seeking a Senior Mobile Threat Analyst to perform comprehensive forensic acquisitions of mobile devices and assess apps for malicious code and data exfiltration.

The role involves analyzing threat data from classified, proprietary, and open-source feeds to support global mission security, with occasional overseas travel and an onsite work arrangement in Arlington.

Qualifications

• Experience performing mobile forensic acquisitions.
• Familiarity with Cellebrite, Magnet, and other forensic tools.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Perform full mobile device forensic acquisitions and analyses.
• Assess apps for malware and data exfiltration.
• Analyze threat data from classified, proprietary, and open sources.
• Support government cyber threat investigations, including overseas travel.

Skills

Mobile forensics

Forensic tools familiarity

Security clearance

Education

Relevant security certification (CISSP/GCIH/CEH/CFR)

Tools

Cellebrite

Magnet

Other forensic tools

Job description

# Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Secret*Peraton***Arlington, VA**Onsite · Senior · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves performing full physical, logical, and file-system forensic acquisitions of mobile devices, assessing applications for malicious code and data exfiltration, and analyzing threat data from classified, proprietary, and open-source feeds to support global mission security.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need demonstrated mobile forensic acquisition experience, familiarity with Cellebrite, Magnet, and other forensic/app-analysis tools, plus a relevant certification such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, or CFR, and an active Secret clearance.### Who It SuitsSuited to experienced forensic analysts with mobile device expertise who hold or can obtain a security clearance and are comfortable supporting government cyber threat investigations, including occasional overseas travel.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCIH · CISSP — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply