Senior Python Engineer, Digital Forensics & IR Tools

Noblis; Chantilly (VA); On-site; USD 120,700 - 188,725; Full time

Job summary

Noblis is seeking a cleared Cyber Capability Developer III - Digital Forensics to support our Law and Enforcement customer in Chantilly, VA. You will build and extend Python-based back-end and React front-end capabilities for digital forensics and incident response workflows.

Responsibilities include developing full-stack apps, creating processing capabilities for data formats, containerizing with Docker, and scripting with Bash/PowerShell to support data pipelines.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret (TS) clearance with eligibility for SCI and ability to obtain CI Polygraph.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Bachelor's degree or master’s degree with 8+ years of experience OR Associate degree with 11+ years OR High School/Diploma with 14+ years of experience.
• Solid experience with Python development.
• Ability to rapidly prototype and deliver functional tools under operational timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain full-stack applications using Python (Django) on the back end and React (JavaScript) on the front end to support forensic analysis workflows.
• Create new processing capabilities for data formats encountered during investigations.
• Develop scripts and modules that extend the functionality of the existing forensic toolkit.
• Broaden use cases of existing cyber tools to address evolving operational requirements.
• Containerize and deploy functionality using Docker.
• Write automation scripts in Bash and PowerShell to support forensic data processing pipelines.
• Manage and optimize PostgreSQL databases that underpin forensic tool data storage and retrieval.
• Collaborate with forensic examiners and incident responders to translate operational needs into development priorities.

Skills

Python development

Full-stack development

Rapid prototyping

PostgreSQL

Education

Bachelor's degree or master's degree in CS/Engineering/Cybersecurity

Associate degree with 11 years of experience

High School/Diploma with 14 years of experience

Tools

Django

React

Docker

Bash

PowerShell

PostgreSQL

Job description

Noblis is seeking a cleared Cyber Capability Developer III - Digital Forensics to support our Law and Enforcement customer in Chantilly, VA. You will build and extend Python-based back-end and React front-end capabilities for digital forensics and incident response workflows.

Responsibilities include developing full-stack apps, creating processing capabilities for data formats, containerizing with Docker, and scripting with Bash/PowerShell to support data pipelines.