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Peraton

Digital Forensics Examiner

Peraton, Linthicum, Maryland, United States

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Program Overview 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. We operate 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.

About the Role We are looking for a

Digital Forensics Examiner

in Major Crimes to analyze electronic media in support of our customer's mission, focusing on sensitive ongoing criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the examiner examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDAs, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Responsibilities include forensic analysis of digital information, gathering and handling evidence, digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. The examiner 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. Proper evidence custody and control procedures are observed, and findings are documented in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation, with comprehensive written notes and reports. The examiner may be required to testify in federal/military court as an expert witness.

Qualifications

Associates degree and 10+ years of experience; OR Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience; OR Master's Degree and 6+ years of experience. Additional 4 years of relevant experience considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.

Required certification: One or more of the following—Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications such as Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE). 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)), and data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications.

At least 4 years 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 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.

Active TS clearance, SCI eligible.

Details Target Salary Range: $135,000 – $216,000. Salary is determined by factors including scope and responsibilities of the position, individual experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base pay.

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

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