Digital Forensics Examiner

Peraton•Linthicum, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Peraton is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to support a DoW customer in analyzing electronic media for a federal government agency. This role focuses on sensitive, ongoing criminal investigations and operations. The analyst will use a variety of forensic tools to examine electronic devices such as computers, storage devices, cell phones, and PDAs for evidence. Responsibilities include performing forensic analysis, gathering and handling evidence, digital evidence preservation, data recovery, tape recovery, email extraction, and database examination. The role involves using forensic tools to crack passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, or corrupted data. Maintaining proper evidence custody and control procedures, documenting findings for courtroom presentation, and preparing comprehensive reports are essential. The position may require testifying as an expert witness in federal/military court.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience. Degree must be in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering.
In lieu or a Bachelor's degree in one of these fields, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or training is required along with one of the following certifications: DC3 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), CHFI, PenTest+, RCCE Level 1, CFR, CySA+, GCFA, or GCFE.
One or more of the following certifications: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), 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.
At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
Familiar with testing tools and collaborating with developers.
Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.
Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.
Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.
Must pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months.
Active TS clearance, SCI eligible.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Analyze electronic media in support of a federal government agency, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations.
Using a wide variety of forensic tools, examine the 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.
Prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.
May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.