Digital Forensics Examiner

Peraton is looking for 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.  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. May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses. This position is fully on-site M-F in the Baltimore-Metropolitan area.Required Qualifications:Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master’s Degree and 6+ years of experience. Degree must be in one of these fields of study: Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Information Systems, Data Science, Mathematics, or Software Engineering. In lieu or 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.Required Forensic 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.At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS.Experience in supporting criminal investigations.Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis.Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.Minimum clearance level of Secret.Must pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months.Desired 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.Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.$135,000 - $216,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual’s experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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