Senior Digital Forensics & Malware Lead

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

Job summary

Forensic Focus in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Senior Forensics Specialist to lead advanced digital media forensic examinations and malware analysis for a federal SOC. You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate with threat intel, and support law enforcement escalations with authoritative reporting.

The role requires extensive incident response, malware reverse engineering, and digital forensics expertise, with knowledge of chain of custody and evidentiary standards.

Qualifications

• Must have extensive experience in incident response, malware reverse engineering, and digital forensics.
• Knowledge of chain of custody and evidentiary standards is required.
• Certifications such as CASP+, CISSP, CISA, GCIH or GCED are required, along with strong analytical and mentoring abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead advanced digital media forensic examinations and malware analysis for a federal security operations center.
• Mentor junior analysts and coordinate with threat intelligence.
• Support law enforcement escalations through authoritative reporting and briefings.

Skills

Incident response

Malware reverse engineering

Digital forensics

Chain of custody

Evidentiary standards

Mentoring

Job description

Forensic Focus in Leesburg, VA is seeking a Senior Forensics Specialist to lead advanced digital media forensic examinations and malware analysis for a federal SOC. You will mentor junior analysts, coordinate with threat intel, and support law enforcement escalations with authoritative reporting.

The role requires extensive incident response, malware reverse engineering, and digital forensics expertise, with knowledge of chain of custody and evidentiary standards.