Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onCorporate Boulevard, Hock Business Park, Linthicum, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21090, United States
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 Analyst to support a Department of War (DoW) customer in analyzing electronic media for a federal government agency. This role is central to sensitive, ongoing criminal investigations and operations. You will examine hard drives, storage devices, cell phones, PDAs, and other electronic devices to uncover evidence admissible in a court of law.
Your day-to-day work involves performing comprehensive forensic analysis, digital evidence preservation, data recovery, and electronic mail extraction. You will employ advanced tools to crack files, detect steganography, and recover deleted or corrupted data. A critical component of this position is maintaining strict evidence custody and control procedures while documenting findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation. You will prepare detailed technical reports and may be required to testify as an expert witness in federal or military court.
Location & Travel Daily work is based in Lorton, VA, with monthly travel required to the Baltimore Area.
Hiring Process
The application period is estimated to be 30 days from the posting date, though this timeline may vary based on business needs and candidate availability. By applying, you express interest in the role and the company. During the review process, selected candidates may be required to participate in an on-camera interview and a process to verify their 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
Corporate Boulevard, Hock Business Park, Linthicum, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, 21090, United States
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Skills, education and keywords
Skills: DC3 Digital Forensic Examiner, Chfi, Pentest+, Rcce Level 1, CFR, Cysa+, Gcfa, Gcfe, Digital Media Collector, Cyber Crime Investigator.
Education: Bachelor's degree in specified fields required with 8+ years experience; Master's degree in specified fields required with 6+ years experience.
Frequently asked questions about Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton
What does a Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton do?expand_more
A Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton is responsible for the following: Perform forensic analysis, data recovery, and extraction of digital evidence from various media types; Document procedures and findings in comprehensive reports suitable for courtroom presentation; Analyze electronic media including hard drives, cell phones, and storage devices for criminal investigations; and Employ forensic tools to crack passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted or corrupted data.
What are the requirements for this Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance role?expand_more
To qualify for the Digital Forensics Examiner with Security Clearance at Peraton position, applicants should have: Bachelor's degree in CS, Cybersecurity, IT, IS, Data Science, Math, or Software Engineering plus 8+ years experience; Master's degree plus 6+ years experience; 4+ years digital forensic analysis on Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS; Active TS clearance, SCI eligible; Required forensic certification (e.g., DFE, CHFI, CCI, CCE, CFCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCME, EnCE, X-PERT, MCFE); and Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite.