Digital Forensic Analyst

Digital Forensic Analyst

Location: DC3, Linthicum Heights, MD

Education/Experience Requirements: HS 12 years experience, AS/AA 10 years experience, BS/BA 8 years experience, MS/MA 6 years experience, or PhD 3 years experience.

Clearance Requirements: Active Secret clearance

Certification Requirements (one or more of the following):

General Digital Forensics Certifications:

• Digital Media Collector (DMC)
• Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
• Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI)

ACIS Certifications:

• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)

GIAC Certification:

• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)

Mobile Device Forensics Certifications:

• Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME)
• XRY Certification
• Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)

Computer Forensic Tools Certifications:

• EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)
• X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT)
• Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)

Data Recovery & Advanced Data Acquisition Certifications:

• Certifications from My Hard Drive Died, Teel Technologies, H-11, SANS, or similar providers

Description:

· Seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to analyze electronic media in support of the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. 

· Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law.

· Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination.

· Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types.

· Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.

· May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.

Qualifications (In addition to the education, experience, clearance, and certification requirements listed above):

· At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS

· Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis

· Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools

· Experience with court room proceedings, expert witness testimony

· Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.

· Knowledge of and experience with virtual environment

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $143,600.00 - $224,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Axiom, X-Ways, or Cellebrite: 2 years (Required)
• Digital Forensics: 2 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Secret (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Linthicum Heights, MD 21090 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $143,600 - $224,500