Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Peraton; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

Peraton is seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst for on-site work in Arlington, VA. The role requires deep experience in mobile and non-mobile digital forensics, handling evidence, and testifying as an expert.

The candidate will analyze Android, iOS/macOS, Windows, and Linux systems, utilize tools like Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Premium, and EnCase, and support CIF programs with on-scene triage and chain-of-custody procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' experience; 7 years with a Masters degree.
• An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
• Relevant experience as a digital forensic examiner in performing both mobile and non-mobile analysis in a digital forensic laboratory.
• Must possess: one of the following approved forensic certifications (GIAC GCFE/GASF; IACIS CFCE/ICMDE; NCFI BCERT/MDE; DC3 CDFE/CDMC; Opentext EnCE; Cellebrite CCO/CCPA, CCME; Oxygen OFC; Magnet MCFE).
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge of forensic analysis of mobile devices, OSs (Android, iOS, Windows, Linux), and file systems (APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS+, EXT2/3/4, FAT/FAT32).
• Experience in on-scene triaging, processing, handling, and packaging of digital evidence (chain of custody).
• Ability to use Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets PA, Oxygen, Nuix, X-Ways, EnCase and mobile extraction tools such as GrayKey and Cellebrite Premium.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Senior-level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the CIF program with in-depth analyses of devices and systems.
• Conduct examinations applying recognized scientific best practices for digital evidence recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation.
• Perform in-depth forensic analysis across Android, iOS/macOS, Windows, and Linux platforms.
• Analyze file systems including APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS/+, EXT2/3/4, and FAT/FAT32.
• Maintain proficiency in industry-standard forensic hardware and software tools and mobile extraction tools.
• Provide on-scene support during search warrants and ensure proper chain-of-custody for evidence.
• Produce notes, reports, and exhibits for judicial proceedings and provide expert testimony.
• Collaborate with government and contractor leadership and stakeholders to ensure forensics soundness.
• Stay abreast of developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, and related technology.

Skills

Digital forensics

Mobile forensics

On-site investigations

Evidence handling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

4 years of experience in lieu of bachelor

Tools

Magnet Axiom

Cellebrite Inseyets

PA/UFED

Oxygen Forensic Detective

EnCase

X-Ways

Nuix

GrayKey

Cellebrite Premium

Job description

Responsibilities

Peraton is currently seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA.

Position Description:

The Senior Digital Forensic Analyst will:

• Serve as a Senior-level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the CIF program with the ability and skillset to provide in-depth digital forensic analysis of mobile devices, electronic storage devices, cloud, server, and personal computer systems.
• Conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence through the application of recognized scientific best practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes.
• Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of various operating systems including Android, Apple iOS/MAC, Microsoft Windows, and Linux based operating systems.
• Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of file systems including APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS/+, EXT2/3/4, and FAT/FAT32.
• Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of system and third-party application databases. As a tool-agnostic examiner, maintain proficiency in the use of industry-standard forensic hardware and software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets, PA/UFED, Oxygen Forensic Detective, EnCase, X- Ways, Nuix and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as Graykey and Cellebrite Premium
• Maintain non-vendor and vendor specific certifications related to job duties.
• Provide on-scene support during the execution of search warrants with the identification, collection, packaging, handling, and chain-of-custody procedures of digital evidence.
• Provide on-scene expertise and triaging guidance of mobile device and running computer systems regarding.
• encryption, RAM captures, signal-blocking, biometrics, pin-locks, and field acquisition considerations.
• Produce comprehensive notes, reports, and illustrative exhibits for federal, state, and local judicial proceedings; provide expert witness testimony to explain examination interpretations and conclusions from forensic examinations to a lay audience.
• Collaborate with program government and contractor leadership, forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to ensure that CIF maintains forensically sound procedures and best practices in the imaging, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
• Stay abreast of new developments and trends in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices, social media tools, mobile applications, and encryption technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' experience; 7 years with a Masters degree.
  • An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
• Relevant experience as a digital forensic examiner in performing both mobile and non-mobile analysis in a digital forensic laboratory.
• Must possess: one of the following approved forensic certifications
  • GIAC: GCFE, GASF
  • IACIS: CFCE, ICMDE
  • NCFI: BCERT, MDE
  • DC3: CDFE, CDMC
  • Opentext: EnCE
  • Cellebrite: [CCO & CCPA], CCME
  • Oxygen Forensics: OFC
  • Magnet Forensics: MCFE
• Demonstrate in-depth knowledge if forensic analysis of mobile device hardware, third-party applications, Apple iOS and Android-based operating systems; Apple Macintosh, Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Registry, Android Debug Bridge (ADB); Apple iTunes and iCloud; various computer file systems.
• Experience in providing on-scene triaging, processing, handling, and packaging of electronic/digital evidence (chain of custody) during search and seizure warrants.
• Demonstrate knowledge and experience in using various forensic software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets PA, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Nuix, X-ways, EnCase and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as GrayKey and Cellebrite Premium.
• Experience writing detailed notes and reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Critical, creative, and sound decision-making skills, and the situational awareness to know when to involve program leadership for guidance.
• The ability to travel for on-scene seizures of digital evidence, training, and/or testimony.
• The ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization and to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with CIF end-customers.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• The ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance prior to being able to start.
  • The ability to obtain a final Top-Secret security clearance.

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Peraton Overview

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

EEO

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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