Senior Forensic Analyst

Senior Forensic AnalystRevolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.Location: Washington, DC, Ft. Collins, CO, or Kansas City, MO (remote optional, local preferred)Terms: Full-timeClearance: Active Top Secret requiredSalary Range: $130-170k DOETravel: Yes – travel to government sites as requiredProject DescriptionThis position supports a large-scale federal security operations program responsible for protecting enterprise networks, detecting and responding to intrusions, and conducting forensic investigations of suspected compromises. Forensic evaluations on this program are non-repetitive, fixed-duration engagements — each one is unique, consequential, and conducted under legal chain of custody requirements.The core challenge: conducting rigorous forensic evaluations of federal systems suspected of compromise — independently, under legal and evidentiary standards, with findings that inform both immediate response and broader intelligence community awareness.Position DescriptionAs a Senior Forensic Analyst at Revolutional, you conduct forensic evaluations of federal enterprise systems suspected of compromise. You are a senior practitioner operating with a high degree of independence — each engagement is distinct, and you bring the expertise to scope, execute, and deliver findings without a playbook written specifically for the situation in front of you.You maintain strict chain of custody in accordance with applicable federal and state legal requirements, conduct both host and network analysis to determine the full extent of compromise, and interface directly with the intelligence community to share and receive context that sharpens your findings. You may travel to government sites as required to support on-site forensic collection and analysis.What You Will OwnEnd-to-end forensic evaluation of federal systems suspected of compromiseChain of custody integrity across all evidence collected and handledHost and network analysis to determine compromise scope and attacker activityIntelligence community interface and information sharing on active investigationsForensic project support across program-directed engagementsOn-site forensic collection and analysis at government facilities as requiredResponsibilitiesConduct forensic evaluations of federal enterprise systems, endpoints, and media suspected of compromise; apply rigorous methodology and maintain chain of custody throughout in accordance with applicable federal and state lawPerform host-based forensic analysis: disk imaging, file system examination, artifact recovery, memory analysis, and timeline reconstruction to determine attacker activity and compromise extentConduct network forensic analysis: packet capture review, NetFlow analysis, log correlation, and lateral movement identification to establish the full scope of intrusion activityProduce thorough, legally defensible forensic reports documenting findings, methodology, evidence handling, and recommended response actionsInterface with the intelligence community to share forensic findings, receive relevant threat context, and ensure investigations are informed by the current intelligence pictureSupport forensic projects as directed by program leadership, including surge support for high-priority or time-sensitive investigationsTravel to government sites as required to conduct on-site evidence collection, system imaging, and forensic analysisMaintain current awareness of adversary TTPs, malware families, and forensic evasion techniques relevant to the federal threat landscapeContribute to development and refinement of forensic procedures, evidence handling standards, and investigation methodologiesCoordinate with incident response, threat intelligence, and SOC teams to ensure forensic findings drive timely and effective response actionsWhat You Bring (Requirements)Baseline RequirementsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Security, or related field (or equivalent experience)7 or more years of hands-on digital forensics experience, including complex investigations of suspected system compromises in federal or law enforcement environmentsDemonstrated experience maintaining chain of custody in accordance with federal and state legal requirementsActive Top Secret clearance requiredAbility and willingness to travel to government sites as requiredTechnical & Domain CapabilitiesExpert-level host forensics: disk and memory acquisition, file system analysis, artifact recovery, malware triage, and attack timeline reconstruction across Windows and Linux environmentsHands-on network forensics: packet capture analysis, NetFlow, proxy and DNS log review, and identification of lateral movement, exfiltration, and command-and-control activityProficiency with industry-standard forensic tools: EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Volatility, Wireshark, or equivalentExperience conducting non-repetitive, fixed-duration forensic evaluations independently with minimal directionEstablished working relationships or experience interfacing with the intelligence community in the context of cybersecurity investigationsUnderstanding of attacker TTPs, kill-chain methodology, and MITRE ATT&CK framework as applied to forensic investigationsExperience producing forensic reports that meet legal and evidentiary standards for federal proceedingsCore StrengthsTechnically expert and analytically independent — you scope and execute complex forensic investigations without needing the situation pre-defined for youLegally disciplined: chain of custody, evidence integrity, and documentation rigor are non-negotiable to youCredible intelligence community partner — you share findings with precision and incorporate external context effectivelyComposed under operational pressure; fixed-duration engagements with real consequences don't rattle your methodology or your output qualityCertificationsOne or more of the following is strongly preferred:GCFE or GCFA (GIAC Forensics), EnCE (EnCase Certified Examiner), CFCE (Certified Forensic Computer Examiner), GCIH, or CISSPNice to Have (Differentiators)GREM (GIAC Reverse Engineering Malware) or equivalent malware analysis credentialExperience conducting forensic investigations at the TS/SCI level or within classified network environmentsActive TS/SCI clearancePrior direct experience working with or embedded in an intelligence community organizationBackground in mobile device forensics, cloud forensics, or industrial control system (ICS) forensicsExperience supporting law enforcement actions or legal proceedings with forensic evidence and expert testimony