Senior Digital Forensics Examiner

Pop-Up Talent; Springfield (VA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

An established security and intelligence firm is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics Examiner to support national security investigations. This role involves conducting comprehensive digital forensic tasks, including evidence acquisition and analysis, while collaborating with various intelligence community partners. Ideal candidates will possess a strong background in digital forensics, malware analysis, and network security, along with a TS/SCI clearance. Join a team dedicated to addressing modern threats and making a significant impact in the field of cybersecurity. If you are a self-motivated professional looking to contribute to critical missions, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in digital forensics and network analysis.
• Active TS/SCI clearance and ability to obtain CI polygraph.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital media acquisition and forensic review across multiple platforms.
• Investigate computer and network penetrations and prepare detailed reports.

Skills

Digital Forensic Analysis

Malware Analysis

Network Analysis

Clear and Concise Writing

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a Related Field

Post-graduate Degree in STEM

Tools

FTK

EnCase

Axiom

Job description

This range is provided by Pop-Up Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$125,000.00/yr - $185,000.00/yr

Sr. Technical Recruiter & Account Manager

Senior Digital Forensics Examiner

Springfield, VA 22150 – Full Time

• Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not before)
• Location: Springfield, VA
• Salary Range: $125,000 - $185,000
• Experience: Must have at least 7 years of experience conducting, or supporting the conduct of, digital forensic analysis, digital media acquisition, mobile device acquisition/analysis, malware analysis, and/or CI or law enforcement investigations

SUMMARY:

• A full spectrum security and intelligence company established by a group of like-minded Veterans. We are passionate about supporting our client's missions and ensuring they are prepared to address the modern threat environment. We provide services to an array of clients within the US Intelligence Community, Department of Defense, Cleared Defense Contracting, Defense Industrial Base, and Private Sector.
• Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) support sensitive national security investigations and computer network defense operations on behalf of our clients. DFEs operate in a variety of environments ranging from the field to a formal digital forensic laboratory. DFEs will conduct full-spectrum digital forensic tasks to include digital evidence acquisition, triage, analysis, reporting, and testimony. In support of CI investigations, enterprise intrusion investigations, DFEs support incident response procedure and malware analysis to determine the extent of damage and actions taken by cybercriminal and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Perform Digital Media Acquisition and Digital Forensic Review of various platforms to include Windows, Linux, and Mac OS based systems using a variety of digital forensic tools.
• Investigate suspected instances of computer, mobile device, and network penetrations.
• Ingest media into an archive, copy media images, and employ advanced media forensics tools during the course of a forensic examination (FTK, EnCase, Axiom).
• Investigate and eradicate computer viruses and malicious code and prepare, write, and present reports and briefings.
• Provide a written report at the conclusion of each forensics examination.
• Conduct CI cyber inquiries to determine possible foreign intelligence entity involvement with a customer computer system.
• Perform in-depth forensics examinations of computers, mobile devices, networks and other electronic and digital devices.
• Possess experience conducting computer forensics analysis within the Department of Defense and/or IC.
• Brief CI cyber products and CI cyber service results to senior leadership.
• Collaborate with internal and external IC partners to share and gather technical threat information to enhance forensics examinations.
• Prepare and present forensic findings in the form of briefings and/or reports, to government leads and managers as required.
• Participate in IC and Department of Defense technical exchange and collaboration meetings as required.
• Produce detailed CI cyber forensics reports as required.
• Provide support to all CI mission functions as required.
• Participate in IC Community and technical meetings and working groups to address issues related to computer security and vulnerabilities.
• Investigate suspected instances of computer, mobile device, and network penetrations.
• Coordinate CI Cyber activities originating from Enterprise Incident Response Events.
• Conduct liaison between CI Office and Cybersecurity Operations Center.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications:

• Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire (if not already held).
• Must be a self-motivated, disciplined, and mature professional capable of operating with little tasking and oversight.
• Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight; maturity and self-motivation required.
• Clear and concise writing skills and positive, engaging communication skills.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• At least 7 years of network analysis experience.
• Demonstrated ability to identify, decipher, and understand network artifacts.
• Possess or obtain certification to comply with DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Technical (IAT) requirements within one calendar year of assignment at the sole expense of the vendor. Shall possess or obtain and maintain IAT II certification.

Desired Qualifications:

• Credentialed graduate of an accredited federal or DoD Counterintelligence training academy (DCAC, CISAC, CIIAC, AFOSI, NCISA, FBI).
• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines.
• Post-graduate degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics disciplines. Experience with malware analysis.

BENEFITS:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are an organization that values diversity. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including minorities and persons with disabilities.

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Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Analyst and Other

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing