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Ditigal Forensic Examiner Lead

Spry Methods
Linthicum, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/7/2026

Spry Methods is seeking a Lead Digital Forensic Examiner to serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for Cyber Forensics Laboratory (CFL) examination activities. This position leads a team of forensic analysts. It manages case assignments and workload, performs technical peer review, and supports the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance.

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What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):
  • Lead and oversee all CFL forensic examination activities. 

  • Assign cases and manage the workload of forensic analysts. 

  • Perform technical peer review of forensic analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to laboratory standards. 

  • Ensure forensic examination tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and applicable quality requirements. 

  • Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures. 

  • Monitor team performance, operational quality, and efficiency. 

  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic examination activities. 

  • Proactively communicate technical, programmatic, and resource limitations that could affect performance. 

 


What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):
  • TS/SCI clearance eligible. 

  • Active DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), or equivalent certification approved by the COR. 

  • At least seven years of hands-on experience conducting host-based forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS. 

  • At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience within the last five years managing forensic analysts, assigning cases, and performing technical peer reviews. 

  • Demonstrated experience within the last three years supporting an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures. 


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$200,000 - $225,000 a year
Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award.
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Salary : $200,000 - $225,000

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