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Cyber Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec Schedule: Full-Time Shift: Day Job Travel: Yes - 10% of the ... ORA_ON_SITE Description Seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst , to serve as a member of an ...

We are seeking a full-time Forensics Analyst Lead who is responsible for leading the organization's digital forensics capability, overseeing investigations related to cyber incidents, insider threats ...

Director, DFIR (Remote)

Wilmington, DE · Remote

$185K - $200K/yr

About Surefire Cyber Surefire Cyber is redefining the incident response model by delivering a ... Director- Digital Forensics and Incident Response Location: Remote, USA Role: Full time / Exempt ...

This position requires full-time, on-site attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore ... Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics. Requires a detailed ...

This position requires full-time, on-site attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore ... Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics. Requires a detailed ...

Cyber Threat Analyst

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$112K - $179K/yr

This position requires full-time, on-site attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore ... Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics. Requires a detailed ...

Cyber Threat Analyst

Linthicum, MD · On-site

$86K - $138K/yr

This position requires full-time, on-site attendance Monday through Friday in the Baltimore ... Experience in cybersecurity analysis, incident response, or digital forensics. Requires a detailed ...

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How much do full time cyber forensics jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time cyber forensics in the United States is $101,608.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $78,500.00 and $132,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Cyber Forensics vs Cyber Security Analyst?

AspectFull Time Cyber ForensicsCyber Security Analyst
CertificationsEnCE, GCFA, CISSP (preferred)CISSP, CompTIA Security+
Work EnvironmentInvestigative labs, law enforcement agencies, corporate security teamsNetwork operations centers, corporate offices, security teams
Employer & IndustryLaw enforcement, government, private forensics firmsBusinesses, government agencies, IT firms

Full Time Cyber Forensics focuses on investigating cybercrimes, analyzing digital evidence, and working closely with law enforcement. Cyber Security Analysts primarily monitor, prevent, and respond to security threats in real-time. While both roles require cybersecurity knowledge and certifications, forensics emphasizes evidence collection and legal procedures, whereas analysts focus on proactive defense and threat mitigation.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Cyber Forensics job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $101,608 per year, or $48.9 per hour.
Digital Forensics Analyst

Digital Forensics Analyst

SAIC

Chantilly, VA

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago


SAIC rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 78 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Job ID: 2613100

Location: Chantilly, VA, US

Date Posted: 2026-05-29

Category: Cyber

Subcategory: Cybersecurity Spec

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI_wPoly

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None

Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE


Description

Seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst, to serve as a member of an organizational cybersecurity program. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

The hired individual will perform the following key responsibilities:

  • Conduct forensic acquisition and analysis on computer, mobile, IOT, digital media devices, AWS/cloud instances and any other unidentified or non-standard media. 
  • Ability to capture volatile data including RAM, running processes, network states, etc. 
  • Review evidentiary data (log files, file system artifacts, metadata, memory captures, etc.) to determine the presence of misclassified data, data spills, insider threats, identify malicious intrusions, and assess the threat to the organization.
  • Generate analytical reports detailing forensic actions taken, acquisition of items of interest found in evidence, integrity checks, and suggested security actions determined from the evidence provided for both technical responders and executive stakeholders.
  • Conduct research and technical reviews on forensic products proposed for consideration for the organizational product (software and hardware) listing.
  •  Support maintenance of digital forensic tools and systems, including testing and validation in accordance with SWGDE/NIST guidelines, and support security authorization and accreditation activities for organizational forensic systems.
  • Conduct routine research to recommend areas of improvement to existing digital forensic tools, processes, and procedures.

Qualifications

Required Education:

  • Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience.

Qualifications:

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
  • Candidates with an active security clearance at the TS/SCI level are required to pass a counter-intelligence polygraph.
  • Relevant degrees and/or 3-5 years of experience.
  • Active certification and working experience with one or more of the following forensic tools: Axiom, Cellebrite, EnCase, Forensics Toolkit (FTK).
  • Proficient communication, briefing and writing skills.


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