Senior Digital Forensics Analyst

Responsibilities

• Provide in-depth digital forensic analysis of mobile devices, electronic storage, cloud, server, and personal computer systems
• Conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence using scientific best practices for criminal and civil law purposes
• Perform forensic analysis of operating systems including Android, Apple iOS/MAC, Microsoft Windows, and Linux
• Analyze file systems such as APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS/+, EXT2/3/4, and FAT/FAT32
• Utilize industry-standard tools including Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensic Detective, EnCase, and X-Ways
• Provide on-scene support during search warrants, including evidence collection and chain-of-custody procedures
• Produce comprehensive reports and illustrative exhibits for judicial proceedings
• Provide expert witness testimony to explain forensic conclusions to lay audiences
• Collaborate with law enforcement, prosecutors, and government stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 9 years of experience (or 7 years with a Master's degree)
• Proven experience as a digital forensic examiner in a laboratory setting
• Possession of at least one approved certification (e.g., GCFE, GASF, CFCE, ICMDE, BCERT, MDE, CDFE, CDMC, EnCE, CCME, OFC, or MCFE)
• In-depth knowledge of mobile hardware, third-party applications, and various operating systems
• Experience with on-scene triaging and digital evidence handling during search and seizure
• Proficiency with forensic software like Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, Nuix, and GrayKey
• Ability to travel for on-scene seizures, training, or testimony
• U.S. citizenship required
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance and eventually a final Top-Secret clearance

Benefits

• Certification incentive program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Floating federal holidays
• Health insurance options (HMO and High Deductible with HSA)
• Dental and Vision plans
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• 401k with company match

About the Company

SkyePoint Decisions is a leading Cybersecurity Architecture and Engineering, Critical Infrastructure and Operations, and Applications Development and Maintenance IT service provider headquartered in Dulles, Virginia. They provide innovative enterprise-wide solutions to federal government clients.