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Sphinx

Digital Forensic Examiner

Fort Belvoir, VA · Remote

$95K - $140K/yr

Sphinx Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) support sensitive national security investigations and ... Type : Full-time Pay : $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year Benefits : * 401(k) * 401(k) matching

Sphinx LLC

Digital Forensic Examiner

Fredericksburg, VA · On-site

$85K - $145K/yr

Sphinx Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) support sensitive national security investigations and ... Type : Full-time Pay : $85,000.00 - $145,000.00 per year Benefits : * 401(k) * 401(k) matching

Infotrend Inc

Digital Forensic Examiner

Lorton, VA · On-site

$56K - $77K/yr

Job Type Full-time Description The Forensic Examiner supports the laboratory's quality program by ... Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible ...

Peraton

Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site

$104K - $166K/yr

Arlington, VA - full-time, on-site role. The Computer Investigations and Forensics Division (CIF) recovers and analyzes digital evidence in support of criminal, cyber, and administrative ...

City of New York

Digital Forensic Examiner III

Bronx, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

The Digital Forensics Laboratory, within the Strategic Innovations Division, provides support for ... full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a ...

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How much do full time digital forensic jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time digital forensic in the United States is $74,125.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Digital Forensic vs Digital Forensic Analyst?

AspectFull Time Digital ForensicDigital Forensic Analyst
CredentialsCertifications like GCFA, GCFE often preferredSame certifications typically required
Work EnvironmentFull-time, in-house or agency settingSimilar, often in law enforcement or consulting firms
Industry UsageUsed across law enforcement, government, private sectorPrimarily in law enforcement and cybersecurity firms
Job FocusBroader responsibilities including case managementSpecialized in analyzing digital evidence

Both roles involve digital evidence analysis and require similar certifications. Full Time Digital Forensic positions often encompass broader responsibilities within organizations, while Digital Forensic Analysts focus specifically on evidence analysis. The roles are closely related and frequently overlap in work environment and industry usage.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Digital Forensic job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Part Time. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,125 per year, or $35.6 per hour.
Digital Forensic Examiner

Digital Forensic Examiner

Sphinx

Fort Belvoir, VA • Remote

$95K - $140K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Sphinx Digital Forensic Examiners (DFEs) support sensitive national security investigations and computer network defense operations on behalf of our clients. DFEs operate in a variety of environments ranging from the field to a formal digital forensic laboratory. DFEs will conduct full-spectrum digital forensic tasks to include digital evidence acquisition, triage, analysis, reporting, and testimony. In support of enterprise intrusion investigations, DFEs support incident response procedure and malware analysis to determine the extent of damage and actions taken by cyber criminal and Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) actors.

The roles and responsibilities of the Digital Forensic Examiner can vary depending upon the mission they are supporting and the needs of our clients. Common responsibilities include, providing digital evidence subject matter expertise in support of national security investigations and criminal investigations, providing expert witness testimony regarding digital forensic analysis findings, supporting incident response processes to identify, contain, eradicate, and remediate compromised environments, and conducting dynamic or static malware analysis of suspicious binaries and files.

Candidates seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner position with Sphinx must be mature, motivated, and dedicated to the mission. They must be flexible and adaptable as priorities and mission focus can routinely change from client to client and day to day as cases develop. You will be expected to remain knowledgeable on emerging technologies and threats targeting those technologies and the digital forensic procedures required to investigate their exploitation. Candidates will be expected to possess the ability to translate technical findings into understandable information for consumption by clients, leadership, and jury personnel.

Ideal Digital Forensic Examiner candidates will meet the following requirements:

  • Clearance: Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire
  • Years of Experience: Must have at least 3-5 years of experience conducting, or supporting the conduct of, digital forensic analysis, digital media acquisition, mobile device acquisition/analysis, malware analysis, and/or incident response processes
  • Technical Certification: Possess industry recognized technical certifications relevant to the field of Digital Forensics (i.e, GIAC GCFA, GIAC GCFE, EnCE, ACE, DC3 Cyber Crime Investigator, US Army Counterintelligence Digital Threat Investigator (CDTI), DC3 Forensic Examiner, GIAC GREM, etc)


Desired Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in a related discipline
  • Completion of Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) courses to include, Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC)
  • Familiarity with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, Magnet Forensics, or others
  • Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training
  • Current or former Federal Law enforcement of Counterintelligence qualification or graduate of LE/CI credentialing course (i.e, US Army CISAC (35L/97B), US AFOSI, NCIS, USMC CI/HUMINT, or other 1811 qualification course)


Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance