Remote Senior Blockchain Forensics Engineer

Nava; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous medical insurance for self &‑

Company paid dental insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

401k with generous match

Tuition and training reimbursement

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Cryptocurrency Engineer to lead blockchain analytics and cyber-enabled financial investigations. You will shape analytic strategy and mentor others, applying advanced skills to complex cases and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Remote work is primary with occasional onsite visits to DC/Northern Virginia. The role requires experience with blockchain platforms and the ability to handle sensitive investigations in a federal context.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in blockchain engineering, cryptocurrency forensics, or related areas.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Science, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with cryptocurrency analyses in federal investigations.
• Experience with blockchain analysis platforms (Chainalysis Reactor, TRM Labs, CipherTrace, or similar).
• Proficiency with smart contracts, Solidity, EVM internals, and blockchain APIs.
• Ability to perform open-source intelligence research and analyze investigative datasets.
• Strong understanding of illicit-finance typologies and laundering mechanisms.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Eligibility for TS/SCI clearance; DHS EOD suitability is required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct blockchain analysis and cryptocurrency tracing across Bitcoin, EVM chains, privacy coins, and DeFi platforms.
• Develop algorithms and analytic workflows supporting seizure warrants and forensic audits.
• Analyze smart contracts, Solidity bytecode, token behavior, and anonymization techniques.
• Conduct financial‑cyber investigations using complex transaction data.
• Identify cyber-enabled criminal networks and threat‑finance structures.
• Evaluate emerging payment technologies for criminal exploitation risk.
• Research cybercrime methods and money-laundering typologies.
• Produce detailed investigative reports and finished intelligence products.
• Collaborate with cyber, forensic, and financial-crime teams on investigations.

Skills

Blockchain analysis

Forensic investigations

Open-source intelligence

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in CS/Cybersecurity/Data Science

Related field degree

Tools

Chainalysis Reactor

TRM Labs

CipherTrace

Smart contracts / Solidity tools

Job description

AnaVation is seeking a Senior Cryptocurrency Engineer to lead blockchain analytics and cyber-enabled financial investigations. You will shape analytic strategy and mentor others, applying advanced skills to complex cases and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.

Remote work is primary with occasional onsite visits to DC/Northern Virginia. The role requires experience with blockchain platforms and the ability to handle sensitive investigations in a federal context.