Senior Forensic Technician / Analyst (Cyber Forensics & Incident Response)

Strategic Technology Institute Inc.; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A defense technology contractor seeks a Senior Forensic Technician/Analyst to provide advanced cyber forensics and incident response support. The candidate will conduct full-scope digital forensics on classified systems, support incident investigations, and mentor junior analysts. Required qualifications include a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, six years of IT security experience, and an active TS/SCI clearance. Preferred skills include familiarity with forensic tools like EnCase and Wireshark. This full-time position is key to supporting Navy cybersecurity operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of DoD/Navy cyber or IT security experience.
• Proven experience in software, hardware, and wireless forensics.
• Meets IAT Level III certification requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full-scope digital and mobile forensics.
• Support cyber incident investigations and preserve digital evidence.
• Generate detailed forensic reports for command review.

Skills

Digital and mobile forensics

Cyber incident investigations

Packet-level network analysis

Mentoring junior analysts

Network recovery planning

Education

Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity or related technical field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Cellebrite

Wireshark

SIEM tools

Job description

Overview

STi seeks a Senior Forensic Technician/Analyst to support NSWCDD under a Navy IT Support Services contract. The position provides advanced cyber forensics, incident response, and malware analysis across Navy RDT&E and enterprise IT systems. Candidate serves as a senior technical lead supporting command-level investigations and system recovery operations. Clearance: Active TS/SCI.

Primary Duties

• Conduct full-scope digital and mobile forensics on classified/unclassified systems, servers, and devices.
• Support cyber incident and insider threat investigations; preserve and analyze digital evidence.
• Perform packet-level network analysis and identify malicious activity or policy violations.
• Develop and execute network contingency and recovery plans per DoD and Navy cybersecurity policies.
• Generate detailed, defensible forensic reports for command review.
• Support RMF and cybersecurity risk management processes.
• Collaborate with ISSM/ISSO/ISSE personnel to strengthen network defense posture.
• Mentor junior analysts; serve as subject-matter expert in forensic operations.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Cybersecurity, Computer/Electrical Engineering, or related technical field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum six (6) years of DoD/Navy cyber or IT security experience.
• Proven experience in software, hardware, and wireless forensics, network recovery planning, and packet analysis.
• Meets IAT Level III (DoD 8570) certification requirements (e.g., CISSP, CASP CE, GCIH).
• GCFE certification (preferred or within 90 days of hire).
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior support to NAVSEA, NSWCDD, or Warfare Center cybersecurity programs.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Wireshark, and SIEM tools.
• Leadership or mentorship experience in forensic/cyber teams.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing