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Peraton · 4 hours ago

Digital Forensics, Advisor

Linthicum, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$135K/yr - $216K/yr

6+ years exp

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe. They are looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst to analyze electronic media in support of federal government investigations, employing various forensic tools and techniques to gather and handle evidence for criminal cases.

Information TechnologyRobotics

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze electronic media in support of a federal government agency

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

Perform forensic analysis of digital information and gather and handle evidence

Perform a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including 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 from digital media of all types

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

Qualification

Digital Forensic AnalysisForensic Tools ProficiencyTechnical Report WritingCybersecurity DegreeDigital Media Collector CertificationMobile Device ForensicsData Recovery CertificationsUnderstanding Network ProtocolsVirtual EnvironmentsActive TS Clearance

Required

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

A degree from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired: Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or Information Systems

However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree

Required Certifications: One or more of the following - Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (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

At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic 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, 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

Active TS clearance, SCI eligible