Digital Forensic Analyst

This Digital Forensic Analyst position will be supporting Peraton, who serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies across the intelligence, space, cyber, defense, civilian, health, and state and local markets.

Location

Onsite, Linthicum Heights, MD

The Work You'll Do

The Digital Forensic Analyst will 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, PDAs, 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.

What You'll Bring

• Education: HS 12 , AS/AA 10 , BS/BA 8 , MS/MA 6 , or PhD 3 years relevant experience.
• Active Secret clearance.
• One of more of the following - Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications (e.g., certifications offered by My Hard Drive Died, Teel Technologies, H-11, SANS, etc.)
• 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

Salary Range

Starting at $150,000; commensurate with experience

Our Approach

At SecureStrux, we are committed to core values that guide the way we work with one another and our clients. As a team member, you will Create Team Synergy, Drive Continuous Innovation, Deliver with Integrity, and have the Freedom to Own it. Our thriving company culture supports our employees as they seek to grow with us!

What We Offer

Between our virtual environment where you can evaluate recent technologies and enhance your skills, and a generous annual professional development stipend, you will join a team that enjoys working on leading-edge technologies for world-class clients. We offer a robust total compensation package that includes comprehensive health benefits to support you and your family, flexible time off, continuing education allowance, a donation allowance for charitable causes, and a matched 401k.