Digital Forensic Examiner

Peraton

88d • $135,000 - $216,000

About The Position

Peraton is looking for a Digital Forensic Examiner to support the Air Force Office of Special Investigations at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland in support of a federal agency, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Examiner acquires/extracts data and performs analysis on hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports. May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.

Requirements

• Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience; OR 3 years with PhD.
• Additional 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
• At least 3 years experience conducting digital forensic data acquisition and analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
• Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
• Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, GrayKey, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
• Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
• Knowledge of and experience with virtual environment.
• Minimum Active Secret clearance required.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), Cybersec First Responder (CFR), IACIS certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications.

Responsibilities

• Acquire/extract data and perform analysis on hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence.
• Perform forensic analysis of digital information and gather and handle evidence.
• Conduct digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination.
• Employ forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data.
• Observe proper evidence custody and control procedures.
• Document procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation.
• Prepare comprehensive written notes and reports.
• Testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses if required.

Benefits

• Salary range: $135,000 - $216,000, determined by various factors including experience, education, and geographic location.
• Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.

What This Job Offers

• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees