Digital Forensic Examiner

The Digital Forensics Examiner will support the DC3 program and will be primarily responsible for using a wide variety of forensic tools to examine 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.

Location

Linthicum Heights, MD

Full-time onsite/no telework

The Work You’ll Do

We are seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst in support of a DoW customer to analyze electronic media in support of a federal government agency, 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6 years of experience. Degree must be in one of these fields of study: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering. In lieu or a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or training is required along with one of the following certifications: DC3 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), CHFI, PenTest , RCCE Level 1, CFR, CySA , GCFA, or GCFE.
• Active TS Clearance, SCI eligible, required to start.
• One or more of the following Active Certifications: Digital Media Collector (DMC), *Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), *Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), *GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), *GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), 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. *Can count for both required and certification in lieu of degree.
• Must pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months.
• At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
• Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
• Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
• Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
• Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.
• Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.

Preferred

• Previous Law Enforcement experience.
• Experience in performing technical reviews or peer reviews.
• Experience mentoring other examiners.
• Experience testifying as an expert witness in support of criminal trials.

Salary Range: $120,000 – $160,000

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, profit sharing, and a matched 401k.