Digital Forensic Examiner: Mid or Senior Level; Top Secret Clearance or Higher

location

linithicum, md

cipher tech is seeking an experienced forensic examiner (media exploitation examiner) to join a team of experts who play a critical role in protecting national security. Candidates must have at least 4 years of experience conducting forensic examinations outside of the classroom and also hold an active us government security clearance at the ts (top secret) level or higher.

candidates are expected to perform full‑scope forensic examinations which include:

• demonstrated experience in the field of digital media forensics
• demonstrated experience in mobile device data extraction and analysis for the purpose of understanding imaging types and what they mean analysis wise.
• understanding of computer file systems
• in‑depth experience with file system forensics
• in‑depth experience with registry analysis
• in‑depth experience with internet history analysis
• understanding of steganography and encryption detection and analysis
• understanding of managing complex large data set analysis
• in‑depth experience with timeline analysis
• experience with forensic media imaging
• in‑depth experience with email analysis
• in‑depth experience with signature and hash analysis
• in‑depth experience with database forensics
• demonstrated experience with forensics tools such as encase, forensic toolkit, x‑ways and axiom
• fluency with command line to include creating batch files
• ability to craft sql queries of basic to moderate complexity
• ability to write simple but functional python scripts
• strong documentation and written communication skills with technical report writing experience
• following the examinations,
  travel may be required to provide expert witness testimony in military or civilian courts

• someone who has earned a degree in either digital forensics, criminal justice, computer forensics, intelligence studies, or another relevant degree.
• someone who currently holds a us government security clearance at the ts (top secret) level or higher.
• committed individuals willing to work to improve the lab overall, not just perform the job and leave.
• individuals with great mobile forensic experience, in particular, database analysis.
• individuals with strong report writing abilities. (will learn this over mentorship)
• individuals who have a stronger understanding of the forensic side of things, not simply tool utilization.
• individuals who have strong verbal skills that will be able to articulate findings in a non‑technical way for judges/juries or case agents.

• industry standard certification(s) such as: cfce, ence, ace, giac, dod, or axiom
• forensic tool and script development experience
• formal programming experience
• law enforcement investigation experience and understanding of search and seizure

• army: mos 35l, 35m, 35n, 35p, 35s and 31d or any of the 35 series, with or without an additional skills identifier of 1d: digital media collector (dmc), or anyone with a digital forensics background
• navy: mos is‑3913 navy tactical counter‑intelligence and human intelligence (ci/humint) specialist
• marines: mos 0231 intelligence specialist
• military police: mos with an additional skills identifier of p7 title: digital forensic examiner (dfe)
• other branches: any intelligence background with a specialization in digital forensics

• mission focused work environment
• subsidized medical/dental/vision insurance
• hsa contributions
• 401k matching
• holiday and paid time off (pto)
• monthly wan parties & quarterly events
• flexible hours

remote work is not an option. We do offer relocation assistance. Please see our careers page or inquire with your recruiter about the terms and conditions.

the hourly wage range for this position: $43.27 to $79.33

the salary range for this position is subject not only to the hire’s skills, education, expertise, and years of experience, but also to features of the final position offered to the hire: including, but not limited to the location of the position, clearance required for the position, and the contract associated with the position. See our perks & benefits page for a general…