Digital Media Forensics Analyst Expert

General Dynamics Information Technology•Fort Meade, MD

5d•$164,382 - $195,155•Onsite

About The Position

This effort provides Analytical Support Services to the U.S. Army Counterintelligence (CI), Counterterrorism (CT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) enterprise, supporting the United States Army Counterintelligence Command (USACIC), its subordinate commands, and associated activities. The Digital Media Forensics Analyst Expert combines advanced computer science expertise with forensic methodologies to recover, analyze, and interpret electronic data from a wide range of digital media. The analyst will also support cyber security, incident response, malware analysis, and the evaluation of emerging forensic technologies to enhance mission effectiveness.

Requirements

Masters or Bachelors and 15 yrs of relevant experience; Associates and 17 yrs of relevant experience; High School degree and 20 yrs of relevant experience.
Minimum of 2 years of host based forensic experience and 2 years of mobile device forensics.
At least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
Must have DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
Proficiency with industry-standard forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, etc.).
Experience conducting evidence acquisition, forensic imaging, and analysis in compliance with legal and evidentiary standards.
Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
Ability to produce clear, detailed forensic documentation and reporting.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting CI, CT, law-enforcement, or intelligence missions.
Background in cybersecurity, incident response, intrusion analysis, or malware analysis.
Experience evaluating and testing new forensic software or hardware.

Responsibilities

Provide digital forensic and cyber analytical support to CI and CT investigations.
Research, design, deploy, and lead training events related to digital forensics and cyber investigative techniques.
Evaluate emerging digital forensic technologies and support testing of new tools, hardware, and methodologies.
Conduct operational security assessments and support cyber forensic and cybersecurity tasks.
Recover, extract, and analyze electronic data—including documents, images, emails, internet history, and system artifacts—from computers and digital storage devices that may have been deleted, damaged, corrupted, or intentionally manipulated.
Utilize forensic tools and investigative techniques to identify hidden, deleted, or lost files and determine their relevance to investigative or intelligence requirements.
Assist Government officials in analyzing and interpreting recovered data and provide expert assessments.
Support efforts to protect systems from infiltration, determine methods of compromise, and assist in the recovery of lost files or corrupted data.
Produce detailed notes, digital audit trails, and intelligence-informed reports documenting processes, findings, and conclusions.
Support development of new forensic processes, procedures, and best practices.
Conduct all phases of the forensic examination lifecycle—on-site and off-site—including evidence collection, acquisition, analysis, reporting, and maintenance of strict chain-of-custody procedures.
Provide support to incident response operations, intrusion investigations, and malware analysis activities.

Benefits

401K: With company match
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages
Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
Innovative Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the mission
Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays
variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts
dental plan options
a vision plan
a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match.
full flex work weeks where possible
a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave.
short and long-term disability benefits
life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available.