Digital Forensics Analyst

Overview

We want you to be an integral part of an innovative, creative, and energetic group of team members supporting a government client. Steampunk is looking for a Digital Forensics Analyst to support one of our federal customers. The Digital Forensics Analyst will work in a dynamic lab that provides support for law enforcement efforts. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who is interested in learning the latest technology and has a proven ability to learn quickly and apply training to solve real world engineering problems.

Contributions

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Support data collection: Securely seizing, imaging, and extraction digital devices for the purpose of preserving evidence.

• Provides on-scene digital forensics support and assistance during the execution of search warrants.

• Perform acquisitions and examinations using forensic tools.

• Using specialized tools (e.g., Cellebrite, Magnet Forensics) to examine data, including but not limited to deleted files, emails, passwords, and multimedia.

• Supports investigations and work closely with investigators, other law enforcement organizations, and attorneys in investigating allegations of criminal and administrative misconduct.

• Transform complex digital evidence into clear, actionable findings that help investigators make informed decisions.

• Document forensic methodologies, investigative findings, and technical conclusions in detailed reports for investigated purpose and legal proceedings.

• Serves as subject matter expert on technical matters relating to digital evidence.

• Testify in court as an expert witness in the area of digital forensics.

• Maintaining forensic equipment and tools

• Ensure forensic processes comply with legal, regulatory, and evidentiary standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

• Minimum of Five (5) years of experience in digital forensics OR

• Associate's Degree, with a preference of Bachelor’s degree, or higher, in an IT-related field.

• 3 days a week onsite required, potential travel as needed

• Strong customer service skills, teaming skills, and the ability to collaborate within a cross-functional team.

• Computer forensics training experience.

• Ability to research and resolve problems efficiently and accurately. ·

• Documentation skills, including forensics note keeping, reports, and case management.

• Proactive approach to identifying issues, developing solutions, and providing investigation updates to investigators and management.

Preferred:

• Ability to maintain workload in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

• Experience working in law enforcement.

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $100,000 to $145,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology , we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company , we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit .

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

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Job Location US-VA-McLean

Posted Date 3 days ago (7/24/2026 11:33 AM)

Job ID 7963

Clearance Requirement Public Trust