Cyber Crime Investigator

Sphinx LLC • Quantico, VA

1d • $145,000 - $175,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Cyber Crime Investigator serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting a federal counterintelligence program. In this role, you'll apply both traditional investigative tradecraft and cyber expertise to sensitive national security investigations, ensuring each is conducted fairly, impartially, and professionally.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI security clearance, with ability to obtain a CI polygraph after hire
• 3–5 years of experience directly supporting national security investigations, including planning and conducting Digital Forensic Examinations in support of those investigations
• Recognized digital forensic analysis or cybersecurity certification (EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent), backed by hands-on operational experience
• Graduate of a credentialed counterintelligence special agent course (CISAC, DCAC, or an equivalent service component school) or a comparable federal law enforcement agent training program
• Cyber Crime Investigator Certification from the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA), or a recognized equivalent

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline (Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or similar)
• Completion of one or more DCITA courses: Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), or Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC)
• Hands-on familiarity with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, or Magnet Forensics
• Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with limited oversight; professional maturity and self-motivation are essential

Responsibilities

• Support counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations, including researching, designing, deploying, and leading training events
• Own all phases of forensic examination of digital media, on-site and off-site evidence acquisition and seizure, forensic analysis, and reporting, while maintaining chain of custody and adhering to rules of evidence
• Support incident response activities, intrusion events, and malware analysis
• Evaluate emerging forensic technologies
• Provide operational security assessments
• Support cyber forensic and cybersecurity tasks

Benefits

• Career Growth: Sphinx's Level-Up Employee Advancement and Performance (LEAP) Program provides structured career progression tied to technical certification achievement, mission performance, and leadership cultivation.
• Compensation: Market-benchmarked salary against the cleared workforce ecosystem with annual reviews calibrated to TS/SCI and CI/FSP market dynamics.
• Solution-Focused Culture: Sphinx prioritizes direct leadership access and promotes a Be-Know-Do culture where experienced professionals are empowered to propose and implement solutions that contribute directly high-consequence mission outcomes.
• 401K with corporate match
• Company paid health, vision, dental, disability, and other insurance options.
• Variety of incentives and opportunities to support the development and well-being of our personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior