Digital Forensic Technician

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia with operations across the U.S. We provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions as well as targeted services addressing the complex challenges faced by our federal government clients. Our focus is on enabling our clients to deliver their mission most efficiently and effectively - anytime, anywhere, securely. We combine technical expertise, mission awareness, and an empowered workforce to produce meaningful results. This is a contingent position based upon customer approval. SkyePoint Decisions is seeking a Digital Forensic Technician to support the Diplomatic Security Cyber Mission (DSCM) program providing leading cyber and technology security experience to enable innovative, effective, and secure business processes. This position is located in Arlington, VA and will be onsite 5 days a week. No hybrid/telework allowed. Responsibilities: Perform network administration, including full system backups and lifecycle equipment maintenance. Develop procedures and schedules for internal network backups. Maintain and oversee computer network servers and physical infrastructure. Support workstation and forensic hardware/software tools. Apply criminal rules of evidence preservation and custodianship. Conduct digital forensic analysis using hardware, forensic software, operating systems, and virtual environments. Perform general administrative duties. Work with virtualization technologies to develop, deploy, troubleshoot, and maintain virtual environments. Operate within a scientific environment requiring strict standards. Maintain, patch, and update digital forensics lab systems to ensure compatibility and effectiveness. Install, troubleshoot, configure, and maintain on-premises network infrastructure, servers, workstations, and peripheral equipment in alignment with CIF and Department standards. Install, replace, configure, and optimize network routers and switches. Validate and manage network backup and disaster recovery procedures. Identify infrastructure strengths, weaknesses, bottlenecks, and opportunities for improvement. Collaborate with IT, management, and other stakeholders to gather insights and requirements. Research emerging technologies and best practices in IT infrastructure, including cloud computing (e.g., Azure), virtualization, security protocols, and remote access solutions. Develop risk mitigation strategies and contingency plans. Manage and monitor digital forensics cloud systems, ensuring security and operational efficiency. Administer user accounts, network rights, and system access for 20-40 users. Ensure availability of required hardware, software, and tools for digital evidence analysis. Create and update documentation for CIF-hosted systems. Required Qualifications: Bachelor\'s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; minimum of 3 years with a Masters degree. An additional 4 years of experience will be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree. Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to starting date, one of the following professional certifications: Network+ CE;Server+ CE;CCNA, orCCNP Have demonstrated working knowledge and proficiency in various software systems and architectures, communications protocols, and network hardware devices. Demonstrated strong critical thinking, creativity, sound judgment, and awareness to recognize when to seek leadership guidance. Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with leadership, peers, forensic analysts, law enforcement, prosecutors, CIF customers, and other stakeholders at all levels to deliver high quality forensic products. Ability and willingness and ability to travel for on-scene evidence seizures, training, and/or testimony. Commitment to staying current on advancements in network architecture, U.S. Citizenship required. The ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance before start date. The ability to obtain a final Top Secret security clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Hands-on proficiency with Azure cloud platform, Linux/Windows administration, networking fundamentals (IP addressing, subnetting, TCP/IP), scripting, and automation tools Knowledge of Azure Kubernetes Service including cluster architecture design, provisioning and identity access management. Integrate new capabilities (e.g.,Azurecloud solutions) with the existing laboratory operations. Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server including database maintenance and optimization. Compensation: Salary Range: $100,000-$124,000 The SkyePoint Decisions salary range for this position is a general guideline only. It represents an estimated range for this position and is just one piece of our total compensation package. Salary at SkyePoint is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, work schedule, the candidate\'s combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability, market data and business considerations. In addition to a competitive salary, SkyePoint offers benefits including a certification incentive program, PTO, floating federal holiday options, several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, Vision, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, and 401k matched. What We Can Offer You: At SkyePoint, we go B.I.G. (beginning in GRATITUDE) by recognizing all we have and giving back to our employees, families, and communities. It instills a positive mindset that permeates all we do. By beginning in gratitude, SkyePoint can continue to spread living in gratitude each day. Great Benefits: Several insurance options including HMO and High Deductible plans with Health Savings Accounts [HSAs], Flex Spending Accounts [FSAs], Full Dental Plans, ST/LT Disability, Life Insurance, floating federal holiday options, and 401k matched Certificate Incentive Program: To promote professional development, we recognize and reward employees who obtain new certifications aligned with business needs. Flexible Work Environment SkyePoint Decisions is an established ISO 9001:2015 and ISO/IEC 27001:2013 certified small business and appraised at CMMI Level 3 for Services and Development. We possess a common vision of excellence and foster a collaborative team culture built upon individual performance and accountability. We invest in our people and systems to create value for our clients. It is the SkyePoint Way. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with exceptional people and give back to the communities we serve. Our employees value the flexibility at SkyePoint that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. SkyePoint Decisions is a participating E-Verify Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. CCPA Disclosure Notice Here #J-18808-Ljbffr SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.