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Entrylevel Cyber Crime Investigator Jobs in Reston, VA

NewGen Technologies

Cyber Threat Analyst II

Arlington, VA · On-site

$90 - $120/hr

Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop ... Apply knowledge of the tactics, techniques, and procedures of various criminal, insider, hacktivist ...

Beyond SOF

Software Developer- C/C#

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against ...

Beyond SOF

Software Developer- C/C#

Fort Belvoir, VA · On-site

Host-based computer forensics, network-based forensics, cyber incident response, cyber-criminal investigation, intrusion detection/analysis, designing countermeasures and mitigations against ...

Arena Technical Resources

Help Desk Analyst

Quantico, VA · On-site

$25 - $30/hr

NCIS not only has primary responsibility for all criminal investigative, CI, CT, and cyber matters within the DON, but it also has exclusive investigative jurisdiction in non-combat matters involving ...

NewGen

Cyber Incident Manager I

Arlington, VA · On-site

Contract personnel perform investigations to characterize the severity of breaches, develop ... helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared ...

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How much do entrylevel cyber crime investigator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel cyber crime investigator in Reston, VA is $72,953.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $52,000.00 and $88,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entrylevel Cyber Crime Investigator vs Cyber Crime Analyst?

AspectEntrylevel Cyber Crime InvestigatorCyber Crime Analyst
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, or related field; certifications like CompTIA Security+Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related; certifications like GIAC Cyber Threat Intelligence (GCTI)
Work EnvironmentLaw enforcement agencies, cybercrime units, or private security firmsSecurity firms, government agencies, or corporate security teams
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily law enforcement and governmentPrimarily private sector and corporate security

While both roles involve cybersecurity and digital investigations, an Entrylevel Cyber Crime Investigator focuses on criminal cases within law enforcement, whereas a Cyber Crime Analyst often works in private or corporate settings analyzing threats and vulnerabilities. The roles share similar educational backgrounds and certifications but differ mainly in work environment and employer type.

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SUPERVISORY CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR

Washington, DC • On-site

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Public Administration • 10K+ employees
Learn more about U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)external

$143K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

This position is located in the Office of Inspector General, Office of Investigations. The Office of Inspector General is an independent office within EPA that helps the agency protect the environment in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. We consist of auditors, program analysts, investigators, and others with extensive expertise. Although we are a part of EPA, Congress provides us with our funding separate from the agency, to ensure our independence.Qualifications:

All applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal Service.

You may qualify for the GS-14 grade level, if you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal sector, or the equivalent in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position your specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

  • Works extensively with the Special Agents and Special Agent in Charge/ Directors to ensure that all cases, projects, actions, and priorities of the OIG are developed and accomplished in a timely, logical manner, and adheres to all legal and administrative guidelines;
  • Direct and manage a comprehensive electronic crime unit / cyber and forensic investigative program to ensure the investigative mission of the organization is met;
  • Analyze cyber-related complaints and cyber-forensic support requests for investigations to prioritize initiatives and scope of assignments based on factors such as jurisdiction, mission impact, and resources;
  • Provide representation to internal and external stakeholders as a cyber investigation / cyber forensic subject matter expert;
  • Manage the planning and conduct of all cyber-related / cyber forensic support criminal, civil, administrative investigations within the organization's scope of responsibility; and
  • Articulate to staff assignments, projects and/or problems to be solved; action events; milestones; and investigative issues under review or evaluation.

Evidence of the above specialized experience must be supported by detailed documentation of duties performed in positions held. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience or based on job titles alone. If your resume does not support your questionnaire answers, we will not allow credit for your response(s).

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Applicants must meet the qualifications for this position within thirty (30) days of the closing date of this announcement.
Law Enforcement Officer (LEO): This position is covered by the special retirement provisions for Law Enforcement Officer (LEO). Candidates without previous LEO service must be under age 37. Employees subject to special retirement coverage for law enforcement officers must retire at age 57 upon completing 20 years of law enforcement service under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. If these 20 years of service are not attained at age 57, mandatory retirement is required upon completion of 20 years of service. This age restriction does not apply to those who have previously served in a Federal civilian (not military) law enforcement position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. Section 8336 (c) provisions and preference eligible veterans.

This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). An additional compensation rate of 25% (subject to statutory limitations) will be added to the locality salary.

Education:ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. Unless otherwise stated: (1) official or unofficial transcripts are acceptable, or (2) you may submit a list with all your courses, grades, semester, year, and credit for the course. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
PASS/FAIL COURSES: If more than 10 percent of your undergraduate course work (credit hours) were taken on a pass/fail basis, your claim of superior academic achievement must be based upon class standing or membership in an honor society.
GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is the number of credits hours your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www.ed.gov/laws-and-policy/higher-education-laws-andpolicy/college-accreditation.Employment Type: OTHER

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