Digital Forensics Examiner — TX at Peraton

About Peraton

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. We operate at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. Our employees serve as valued partners to essential government agencies and support every branch of the U.S. armed forces, solving the most daunting challenges our customers face every day.

About the Role

We are seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to support the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. In this role, you will support a federal agency focused on sensitive, ongoing criminal investigations and operations. You will utilize a wide variety of forensic tools to acquire and extract data, performing critical analysis on hard drives, storage devices, cell phones, PDAs, and other electronic devices that may hold evidence admissible in a court of law.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve performing forensic analysis of digital information, gathering and handling evidence, and executing a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services. This includes digital evidence preservation, data recovery, tape recovery, email extraction, and database examination. You will employ advanced techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, or corrupted data from digital media of all types. A key part of your mission is observing proper evidence custody and control procedures, documenting your findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation, and preparing comprehensive written reports. You may also be required to testify in federal or military court as an expert witness.

This position is fully on-site in the San Antonio area, Monday through Friday.

Hiring Process

The application period for this role is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may be adjusted based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express your interest in the role and the company. During the review process, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify your identity. Successful candidates must also pass the customer's Mentorship Program within four months.

Equal Opportunity

Peraton is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, and other characteristics protected by law.

Work location

Work model: On-site

Kenly Avenue, Bexar County, Texas, 78242, United States

Texas

Key Responsibilities

check_circleAcquire and extract data from computers, storage devices, and mobile phones for forensic analysis
check_circlePerform forensic analysis on digital information to support criminal investigations
check_circleConduct digital evidence preservation, data recovery, and electronic mail extraction
check_circleDocument procedures and findings in reports suitable for courtroom presentation
check_circleTestify as an expert witness in federal or military court proceedings
check_circleEmploy forensic tools to crack files, detect steganography, and recover deleted data

Requirements

verifiedBachelor's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years relevant experience
verifiedActive forensic certifications (e.g., DMC, DFE, CCI, CHFI, CCE, CFCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCME, EnCE, X-PERT, MCFE)
verifiedMinimum active Secret security clearance
verifiedAt least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS
verifiedExperience in supporting criminal investigations
verifiedExperience writing Technical Reports
verifiedExperience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite
verifiedFormalized training in computer science or forensics
verifiedUnderstanding of network protocols and networking concepts
verifiedKnowledge of and experience with virtual environments

Nice to Have

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.

Benefits & Perks

check_circleMedical, dental, and vision insurancecheck_circleLife insurancecheck_circleHealth savings accountcheck_circleEmployee assistance program (EAP)Parental leave

Skills, education and keywords

Skills: Digital Media Collector, Digital Forensic Examiner, Cyber Crime Investigator, Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator, Certified Computer Examiner, Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, Giac Certified Forensic Examiner, Giac Certified Forensic Analyst, Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner, XRY.

Education: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years; specific fields highly desired; Master's degree with 6+ years experience or Bachelor's with 8+ years; specific fields highly desired.

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A Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton is responsible for the following: Acquire and extract data from computers, storage devices, and mobile phones for forensic analysis; Perform forensic analysis on digital information to support criminal investigations; Conduct digital evidence preservation, data recovery, and electronic mail extraction; and Document procedures and findings in reports suitable for courtroom presentation.

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To qualify for the Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree and 8+ years relevant experience, or Master's degree and 6+ years relevant experience; Active forensic certifications (e.g., DMC, DFE, CCI, CHFI, CCE, CFCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCME, EnCE, X-PERT, MCFE); Minimum active Secret security clearance; At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS; Experience in supporting criminal investigations; and Experience writing Technical Reports.

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Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton is based in Kenly Avenue, Bexar County, Texas, 78242, United States. This is a on-site role.

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Peraton has listed this Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance role as on-site.

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Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton typically requires 6+ years of relevant experience at the senior level.

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Key skills for Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton include Digital Media Collector; Digital Forensic Examiner; Cyber Crime Investigator; Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator; Certified Computer Examiner; Certified Forensic Computer Examiner; Giac Certified Forensic Examiner; and Giac Certified Forensic Analyst.

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Educational requirements for this role: Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience or Master's with 6+ years; specific fields highly desired; and Master's degree with 6+ years experience or Bachelor's with 8+ years; specific fields highly desired.

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