What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Forensic Analyst - Security Clearance Required position at Peraton?
Responsibilities
Peraton is looking for aDigital Forensic Analystto 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
- 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
- Active Secret clearance required
- Requires a BA / BS in Computer Science, Forensic Science or related fields with 8-10 years relevant experience; or 6-8 years experience with MS / MA; or 4-5 years with PhD
Peraton Overview
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains : land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range
112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
Salary : $112,000 - $179,000
