Forensic Examiner - multiple levels - CLEARED

Constellation Technologies•Fort Meade, MD

1d•$100,000 - $200,000

About The Position

Constellation Technologies is hiring Forensic Examiners at multiple experience levels. The role conducts forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence, including forensic images, computers, mobile devices, virtual assets, malware, system logs, network traffic, memory snapshots, and other submitted data. Examiners use commercial, open-source, and approved Government forensic tools to analyze digital devices and evidence. The role includes forensic triage, evidence identification and analysis, chain-of-custody documentation, and preparation of technically accurate forensic analysis reports. Depending on assignment, the examiner may also validate tools, review reports, assist with expert-witness preparation and testimony, support quality assurance and accreditation activities, analyze operational metrics, and contribute to training, mentorship, and process improvement. Due to federal contract requirements, applicants must be U.S. citizens and hold an active security clearance and polygraph. The posting states that a SECRET clearance with active polygraph is required and that Top Secret with SCI eligibility is preferred; it also separately references an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph as required. The listed annual pay range is $100,000–$200,000. The employer describes this range as a general guideline rather than a guarantee; offers may account for responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, and other applicable factors. The benefits package includes healthcare, dental, vision, life and disability coverage, training and education reimbursement, technology reimbursement, and a 401(k) with company match. Contract and work locations are listed in Maryland, Virginia, Colorado, Texas, Utah, Florida, and Hawaii.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must have a SECRET clearance with an active polygraph; the posting also says an active TS/SCI clearance and polygraph are required due to federal contract requirements.
Multiple experience levels are accepted: Level 01 requires at least 2 years, Level 02 at least 5 years, Level 03 at least 8 years, and Level 04 at least 12 years.
The posting separately specifies a minimum of 12 years of hands-on digital forensics experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Criminal Justice, or a related field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, an additional 4 years of hands-on digital forensics experience may be substituted for a degree, for a total of 12 years of experience.
If assigned to certain job tasks, verifiable completion within the last 3 years of a formal training course dedicated to expert-witness testimony, rules of evidence, and courtroom procedure is required.
Possess at least one active certification from the listed certifications, or an equivalent certification approved by the COR: DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE); GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA); GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE); EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE); Digital Media Collector (DMC); Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE); Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI); Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI); IACIS Certified Forensics Computer Examiner (CFCE); IACIS Certified Mobile Device Examiner (ICMDE); IACIS Certified Advanced Windows Forensics Examiner (CAWFE); Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE); Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME); Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE); X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT); or Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE).

Nice To Haves

Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct forensic examinations of digital and multimedia evidence, including forensic images, computers, mobile devices, virtual assets, malware, system logs, network traffic, memory snapshots, and other submitted data.
Use commercial and open-source forensic tools, such as EnCase, FTK, and X-Ways, as well as approved Government tools, to analyze digital devices.
Perform evidence identification, forensic image and extraction review, hashing, timestamp analysis, artifact interpretation, anti-forensic detection, and user-activity reconstruction.
Conduct initial forensic triage to identify key artifacts, determine examination scope, and support case assignment and prioritization.
Maintain accurate chain-of-custody documentation and handle, store, transfer, and dispose of evidence in accordance with laboratory procedures and security requirements.
Prepare complete, technically accurate, and professionally formatted forensic analysis reports.
As applicable, validate forensic tools, document validation results, verify tool outputs, and develop or maintain approved scripts using version-control practices.
As applicable, participate in technical peer review of forensic reports and incorporate review comments.
When designated and qualified, support expert-witness preparation, affidavits, warrants, mock depositions, moot court sessions, and testimony.
As applicable, support quality assurance activities, including SOP implementation, audit readiness, competency testing, and accreditation-related documentation.
As applicable, support metrics collection and analysis involving case volume, backlog, throughput, cycle time, timeliness, workload, rework, error rates, and quality indicators.
As applicable, provide technical input to training, mentorship, process-improvement, and lessons-learned activities.

Benefits

Affordable healthcare options with 80% of the employer-paid premium, plus a company-funded HSA.
Comprehensive dental insurance.
Vision coverage with 80% of the employer-paid premium.
Employer-paid life insurance at 100%.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance at 100%.
Annual training, continued education, and professional memberships reimbursement.
Unlimited access to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and AWS training and accreditation.
Annual reimbursement for technology such as phones, computers, and printers.
401(k) with company match up to 5%, with 100% immediate vesting after 90 days of employment.
Professional development investment and paid time off for training.
Team-building events throughout the year.
Leadership team engagement and mentorship.
Performance Recognition Program.
Complimentary branded apparel.
Referral bonus of up to $10,000 for qualifying referrals.