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Sphinx LLC

Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$145K - $175K/yr

Recognized digital forensic analysis or cybersecurity certification (EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent), backed by hands-on operational experience * Graduate of a credentialed ...

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Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · On-site

$145K - $175K/yr

Recognized digital forensic analysis or cybersecurity certification (EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent), backed by hands-on operational experience * Graduate of a credentialed ...

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Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA • Remote

Sphinx LLC
Investigation and Physical Security Services • 11 - 50 employees
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$145K - $175K/yr

Full-time

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Job description

Cyber Crime Investigator

Location: On-Site – Quantico, VA

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph 

Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000


ABOUT THE ROLE

The Cyber Crime Investigator serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting a federal counterintelligence program. In this role, you'll apply both traditional investigative tradecraft and cyber expertise to sensitive national security investigations, ensuring each is conducted fairly, impartially, and professionally.


WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Support counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations, including researching, designing, deploying, and leading training events 
  • Own all phases of forensic examination of digital media, on-site and off-site evidence acquisition and seizure, forensic analysis, and reporting, while maintaining chain of custody and adhering to rules of evidence 
  • Support incident response activities, intrusion events, and malware analysis 
  • Evaluate emerging forensic technologies 
  • Provide operational security assessments 
  • Support cyber forensic and cybersecurity tasks


REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance, with ability to obtain a CI polygraph after hire 
  • 3–5 years of experience directly supporting national security investigations, including planning and conducting Digital Forensic Examinations in support of those investigations 
  • Recognized digital forensic analysis or cybersecurity certification (EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent), backed by hands-on operational experience 
  • Graduate of a credentialed counterintelligence special agent course (CISAC, DCAC, or an equivalent service component school) or a comparable federal law enforcement agent training program 
  • Cyber Crime Investigator Certification from the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA), or a recognized equivalent 


PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline (Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or similar) 
  • Completion of one or more DCITA courses: Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), or Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC) 
  • Hands-on familiarity with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, or Magnet Forensics 
  • Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with limited oversight; professional maturity and self-motivation are essential


ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx is a mission-focused intelligence, counterintelligence, and cyber solutions firm founded in 2018 by professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare communities. We partner with Defense, Intelligence, and Commercial clients to deliver exceptional personnel and transformative mission capabilities that advance complex, multi-domain intelligence and security missions. As a small business, Sphinx offers direct mission impact, technical leadership opportunities, and an operator-driven culture that larger companies cannot match. 


WHAT SPHINX OFFERS

  • Career Growth: Sphinx's Level-Up Employee Advancement and Performance (LEAP) Program provides structured career progression tied to technical certification achievement, mission performance, and leadership cultivation.
  • Compensation: Market-benchmarked salary against the cleared workforce ecosystem with annual reviews calibrated to TS/SCI and CI/FSP market dynamics.
  • Solution-Focused Culture: Sphinx prioritizes direct leadership access and promotes a Be-Know-Do culture where experienced professionals are empowered to propose and implement solutions that contribute directly high-consequence mission outcomes. 


BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

We offer a competitive benefits package to include a 401K with corporate match, company paid health, vision, dental, disability, and other insurance options. Sphinx also offers a variety of incentives and opportunities to support the development and well-being of our personnel. 


WHY Choose SPHINX?

Sphinx combines large business impact with small team collaboration. At Sphinx, we don't manage bureaucracy. We lead from a position of technical strength by delivering solutions that drive a measurable impact on every high-consequence mission we support. 


Sphinx LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.