Ditigal Forensic Examiner Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Spry Methods is seeking a Lead Digital Forensic Examiner to serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for Cyber Forensics Laboratory (CFL) examination activities. This position leads a team of forensic analysts. It manages case assignments and workload, performs technical peer review, and supports the laboratory's ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation through SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance.

What Your Day-To-Day Looks Like (Position Responsibilities):

• Lead and oversee all CFL forensic examination activities. 

• Assign cases and manage the workload of forensic analysts. 

• Perform technical peer review of forensic analysis reports for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and adherence to laboratory standards. 

• Ensure forensic examination tasks are completed in accordance with the PWS and applicable quality requirements. 

• Support ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation activities, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures. 

• Monitor team performance, operational quality, and efficiency. 

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact to the Government for forensic examination activities. 

• Proactively communicate technical, programmatic, and resource limitations that could affect performance. 

 

What You Need to Succeed (Minimum Requirements):

• TS/SCI clearance eligible. 

• Active DC3 Cyber Training Academy Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE), or equivalent certification approved by the COR. 

• At least seven years of hands-on experience conducting host-based forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS. 

• At least three years of leadership or supervisory experience within the last five years managing forensic analysts, assigning cases, and performing technical peer reviews. 

• Demonstrated experience within the last three years supporting an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory, including SOP development, internal audits, and quality assurance procedures. 

Final compensation will be based on experience, qualifications, certifications, clearance level, and contract requirements. This position is contingent upon contract award.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.