Digital Forensics Examiner

Career Opportunities with Amatriot Group, LLC Position: Digital Forensic Analyst (Onsite, Linthicum Heights, MD) Security Clearance: Minimum active Secret Job Type: Full-Time Target Salary Range: $134,000 - $165,000 Position Overview Seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst in support of a DoW customer to analyze electronic media in support of a federal government agency, focused on sensitive on‑going criminal investigations and operations. Key Responsibilities Use a wide variety of forensic tools to examine hard drives, storage devices, cell phones, PDA’s, or any electronic device that may hold evidence for courtroom use. Perform forensic analysis on digital information and gather and handle evidence. Conduct various forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employ forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data from all types of digital media. Observe proper evidence custody and control procedures, document procedures and findings for courtroom presentation, and prepare comprehensive written notes and reports. May be required to testify in federal/military court as an expert witness. Education Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience. Degree must be in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering. In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or training is required, along with one of the following certifications: DC3 Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), CHFI, PenTest+, RCCE Level 1, CFR, CySA+, GCFA, or GCFE. Experience Must pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months. At least 4 years of experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS. Experience supporting criminal investigations. Experience writing technical reports detailing the results of analysis. Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite, and other forensic tools. Formalized training in computer science, forensics, or related fields. Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts. Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments. Certifications Required Active Forensic Certification (must upload a copy of the certification): One or more of the following: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g., Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications. (*) Can count for both required and certification in lieu of degree. Preferred Qualifications Previous Law Enforcement experience. Experience in performing technical reviews or peer reviews. Experience mentoring other examiners. Experience testifying as an expert witness in support of criminal trials. #J-18808-Ljbffr