Digital Forensics Analyst (Cyber Analyst III) TS/SCI
Akima · Fort Liberty, North Carolina, United States · 4 wk ago
On-siteInformation TechnologyFull-time
Responsibilities
- Analyzes, retrieves, catalogs, and safeguards digital data related to cybercrime investigations.
- Researches and evaluates equipment and software that helps in recovering necessary data.
- Tests new software to ensure functionality.
- Documents artifacts and deliverables according to set standards.
- Conducts complex and high-profile, non-destructive evaluations of computer systems to determine operating and file systems.
- Analyzes computer network security settings, server, system, router, firewall, intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) logs and packet capture data.
- Provides detailed examination reports to government agencies.
- Configures, installs, and maintains Network Intrusion Detection systems and Network Forensic Analysis Tools.
- Performs work under minimal supervision.
- Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
Qualifications
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Active TS/SCI Clearance
- Minimum 6 Years of experience with Digital Forensics or Incident Response
- Static Analysis Security Testing (SAST) and Dynamic Analysis Security Testing (DAST) experience
- Hands-on experience in mobile device and computer forensics within operational, military, law enforcement, or intelligence environments
- Proficiency with commercial forensic tools such as Cellebrite UFED/PA/Inseyets, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, X-Ways, Oxygen, MSAB XRY/XAMN, or FTK
- Thorough understanding of forensically sound imaging, hashing, and verification procedures
- Strong knowledge of Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS file systems and artifact locations
- Experience with digital exploitation workflows and supporting intelligence processes
- Clear, concise technical writing and briefing skills
- Ability to work independently in fast-paced environments and collaboratively in small teams
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior support to USSOCOM, USASOC, TSOCs, or other Joint SOF organizations
- Experience in deployed or expeditionary exploitation environments
- Background in military, law enforcement, or forensic laboratory operations
- Expertise in password recovery, encryption bypass, chip-off, or other advanced acquisition techniques
- Familiarity with DOMEX and biometric-enabled intelligence
- Scripting experience (Python, PowerShell) for automation and artifact parsing
- Experience in malware analysis, reverse engineering, or network forensics
- Familiarity with intelligence analysis tools and reporting standards