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Beyond SOF

Forensics Analyst II

San Antonio, TX · On-site

... forensic collections, host analysis, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) as part of flyaway Incident Response Teams (IRTs). * Detect anti-forensics ...

SAIC

Certified Forensic Document Examiner

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$160K - $200K/yr

Electrostatic Detection Apparatus * Video Spectral Comparator * Scanning Electron Microscope * Laser Scanning Microscope * Perform SME support to review request on forensic document analytic products ...

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Sr. Forensic Malware Analyst

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Provide requested forensic information to operational flight commander as it relates to the Host Detection processes and procedures. What You Bring Requirements: * DoDD 8570.01M/8140.01 I AT Level ...

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Sr. Forensic Malware Analyst

San Antonio, TX · On-site

Provide requested forensic information to operational flight commander as it relates to the Host Detection processes and procedures. What You Bring Requirements: * DoDD 8570.01M/8140.01 I AT Level ...

MUFG

Digital Forensics Analyst

Jersey City, NJ · Hybrid

The position does not perform independent forensic analysis or issue investigative conclusions ... Major Responsibilities * Assist in performing cybersecurity threat detection, assessment, and ...

CACI

Digital Forensic Examiner

Forest Park, GA · On-site

$82K - $172K/yr

Identify and assess steganography and encryption techniques, including detection and analysis methods. Document forensic processes, findings, and conclusions in technical reports and case ...

Rolls Royce

Digital Forensics Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

Detection Engineering * Develop and tune detections within SIEM and EDR platforms. * Reduce false ... Acquire and analyze forensic artifacts from: * Windows systems * Linux systems * Cloud environments

Rolls-Royce

Digital Forensics Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

Detection Engineering * Develop and tune detections within SIEM and EDR platforms. * Reduce false ... Acquire and analyze forensic artifacts from: * Windows systems * Linux systems * Cloud environments

Rolls Royce

Digital Forensics Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site +1

Detection Engineering * Develop and tune detections within SIEM and EDR platforms. * Reduce false ... Acquire and analyze forensic artifacts from: * Windows systems * Linux systems * Cloud environments

Rolls-Royce plc

Digital Forensics Analyst

Indianapolis, IN · On-site

$98K - $160K/yr

Detection Engineering Develop and tune detections within SIEM and EDR platforms. * Reduce false ... forensic artifacts from: Windows systems; Linux systems; Cloud environments; Containers; Identity ...

DiverseGOV

Forensic Accountant

Detroit, MI · On-site

DiverseGOV is recruiting an experienced investigative/forensic auditor to support fraud prosecution ... Perform data-driven analysis such as pattern recognition, anomaly detection, clustering ...

CACI

Digital Forensic Examiner

Forest Park, GA · On-site

$82K - $172K/yr

Identify and assess steganography and encryption techniques, including detection and analysis methods. Document forensic processes, findings, and conclusions in technical reports and case ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for forensic detective in the United States is $87,877.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,500.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Forensics Analyst II

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Beyond SOF
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Job description

Essential Job Functions
  • Create and maintain chain-of-custody documentation.
  • Provide technical summary of findings in accordance with established reporting procedures.
  • Perform comprehensive file system and device analysis to include recovery of hidden and deleted content.
  • Perform initial analysis of log files, evidence and other information.
  • Utilize data decryption tools.
  • Perform forensic incident handling tasks (such as forensic collections, host analysis, intrusion correlation and tracking, threat analysis, and direct system remediation) as part of flyaway Incident Response Teams (IRTs).
  • Detect anti-forensics techniques.

Minimum Required Qualifications
  • Due to the nature of this position and the information that employees will be required to access, U.S. Citizenship is required.
  • Required Security Clearance: TS/SCI with FS Poly.
  • Required High School Diploma.
  • Two years of experience as a Cyber Forensics Analyst.
  • Two years of demonstrated experience using at least two different forensic tool suites similar to EnCase, Sleuthkit, FTK, X-WAYS, REKALL or Axiom.
  • Three years of demonstrated experience working with Windows and Linux operating systems as a system administrator, or in software development and IT systems (DevOps).
  • Requires DoD 8570 compliance with Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) Analyst baseline certification, Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level I or Level II certification, and Computing Environment (CE) certification.
  • Requires Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Analyst (GCFA) or Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE).

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