Digital Forensic Analyst

Peraton is looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst to analyze electronic media focused on sensitive on-going counterintelligence investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.

Qualifications:

• At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.
• Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.
• Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
• Experience identifying and analyzing malware.
• Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
• Requires active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI Poly.
• Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD. Bachelor's degree should be in one of these fields: Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering.

Desired: Active DOD8570, IAT Level 2 certification

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.