Digital Forensics SME

Position Overview: The Digital Forensics SME provides advanced digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expertise, supporting investigation, analysis, and remediation of complex cybersecurity incidents across the Agency enterprise. Digital Forensics Subject Matter Expert Location: Rockville, MD Salary $140K-184K Clearance: TS/DOE Q Key Responsibilities Perform advanced forensic analysis on endpoints, networks, and digital media. Identify root causes of incidents using agency-provided tools and forensic methodologies. Conduct malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques. Collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements. Produce forensic reports, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and investigative findings. Support incident response and remediation efforts, including hands-on technical engagement when required. Contribute to threat intelligence development and reporting. Analyze phishing campaigns, email threats, and adversary tactics. Support SOC operations (SOC-48) with both oversight and technical execution. Collaborate with law enforcement and federal partners as needed. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or related field. 8+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response. Expertise in: Forensic toolsets (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Velociraptor, etc.) Malware analysis and reverse engineering Network and endpoint forensics Experience producing evidentiary-quality documentation. Key Competencies Deep forensic expertise Investigative rigor Analytical problem-solving Technical leadership #J-18808-Ljbffr