Ditigal Forensic Examiner Lead

Spry Methods • Linthicum, MD

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About The Position

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.

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.

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 This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed