Hexordia · 1 day ago
Computer Forensics Specialist (Senior)
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expHexordia is seeking a Senior Computer Forensics Specialist to lead their Digital Media Forensics Team in support of counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations. This role involves executing the full forensic lifecycle for host-based and mobile devices, conducting incident response, and mentoring other specialists.
Digital MediaSecurityTraining
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen OnlyHiring Manager
Jessica H.
Responsibilities
Support CI/CT investigations by researching, designing, deploying, and leading training events for examiners and analysts; create training artifacts and checklists that codify best practices
Conduct operational security assessments tied to forensic operations and coordinate with Tech Ops/Cyber teams for secure handling and storage of evidence
Evaluate and test emerging digital forensic software/hardware; recommend adoption paths and integration steps; document validation/verification of tools for evidentiary defensibility
Develop and refine forensic procedures/SOPs and endtoend workflows (acquisition → analysis → reporting) to improve cycle times and quality against established thresholds
Recover data (documents, photos, emails, log files) from hostile or damaged systems; hunt for hidden/deleted/manipulated files and internet artifacts (history, cookies, cache, cloud sync)
Perform mobile device forensics (logical/physical extractions, app artifact analysis); corroborate host/mobile findings for holistic case narratives
Maintain chain of custody and adhere to rules of evidence; prepare lab worksheets, imaging notes, and custody logs for audit readiness
Produce intelligence level reporting and detailed process documentation (e.g., AARs, capability/architecture assessments, policy analysis, analytical information reports); ensure timeliness, clarity, and accuracy
Brief findings to technical/nontechnical audiences; provide testimony support when required
Coordinate priorities and schedules with COR/TPOC/PMO; provide status inputs and update risk/issue logs for forensic operations
Qualification
Required
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Active TS/SCI clearance required
High school diploma and 14 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience in the last two years OR Associate degree and 12 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience in the last two years OR Bachelor's degree and 10 years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years OR Master's degree and 8 Years of relevant experience with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years
Hands-on experience in the last 2 years
Proven execution of full forensic lifecycle with chain of custody and evidentiary protocols
Ability to collaborate with CI/HUMINT, Cyber, and Tech Ops stakeholders
DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE) (required)
Preferred
5+ years recent digital forensics in DoD/IC environments; experience in malware triage and incident response supporting CI/CT missions
Additional certifications (e.g., EnCE, CFCE, GCFA/GNFA, GREM, CCE)
Experience designing/running forensic labs, tool validation programs, and writing SOPs; history of optimizing workflows and reducing cycle time
Familiarity with RMF, ACIC editorial standards, and integration with Tech Ops/Cyber investigative processes
Additionally one of the following: CFCE (preferred), GCFE or EnCase certified Examiner
Company
Hexordia
Hexordia offers digital forensics training and services, including mobile analysis, acquisitions, and expert witness testimony.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase