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Independent Contractor Forensic Science Jobs in Virginia

Cymertek

Forensics Scripting Developer

Tysons, VA · On-site

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Working closely with forensic analysts and other stakeholders, you will contribute to solving ... DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital ...

Cymertek

Forensics Scripting Developer

Reston, VA · On-site

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Working closely with forensic analysts and other stakeholders, you will contribute to solving ... DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital ...

Cymertek

Forensics Scripting Developer

Chantilly, VA · On-site

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Working closely with forensic analysts and other stakeholders, you will contribute to solving ... DEGREE (Level Desired) Bachelor's Degree DEGREE (Focus) Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Digital ...

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What is the difference between Independent Contractor Forensic Science vs Forensic Laboratory Technician?

AspectIndependent Contractor Forensic ScienceForensic Laboratory Technician
CredentialsVaries; often requires specialized certifications or degrees in forensic scienceTypically requires an associate's or bachelor's degree in forensic science or related field
Work EnvironmentSelf-employed, often working on contract basis, may work at multiple locationsEmployed by a forensic lab, working primarily in a laboratory setting
Employer & Industry UsageContracted by law enforcement agencies, private firms, or legal entitiesEmployed by government or private forensic labs, supporting criminal investigations
Common Search & ComparisonOften compared for freelance forensic work or consulting rolesCompared for routine lab analysis and evidence processing

In summary, Independent Contractor Forensic Science professionals typically work independently on a contractual basis, often requiring specialized certifications, while Forensic Laboratory Technicians are employed by labs, working in a structured environment with specific educational requirements.

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Infographic showing various Independent Contractor Forensic Science job openings in Virginia as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 75% Full Time, 9% Part Time, and 15% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution.

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Solutions³ LLC

Arlington, VA • On-site

$120 - $165/hr

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Posted 28 days ago

Job description

Host Based Systems Analyst IV

Description: Solutions³ LLC is supporting our prime contractor and their U.S. Government customer on a large mission-critical development and sustainment program to design, build, deliver, and operate a network operations environment, including introducing new cyber capabilities to address emerging threats. Solutions³ LLC provides remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite incident response, and immediate investigation and resolution using host-based and network-based cybersecurity analysis capabilities.

Solutions³ LLC is seeking an experienced Host Based Systems Analyst IV to provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunting for malicious cyber activity.

Eligibility:

  • Must be aUS Citizen
  • Must have anactive TS/SCIclearance
  • Must be able to obtainDHS Suitability prior to starting employment
  • 8+ years of direct relevant experience in cyber forensic investigations using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools

Responsibilities Include:

  • Assisting Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
  • Providing technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
  • Writing in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
  • Supporting forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis, and reporting in support of onsite engagements
  • Assisting with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
  • Planning, coordinating, and directing the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts
  • Distilling analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
  • Serving as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
  • Tracking and documenting on-site incident response activities and providing updates to leadership throughout the engagement
  • Evaluating, extracting, and analyzing suspected malicious code

Required Skills:

  • Ability to create forensically sound duplicates of computer systems (forensic images)
  • Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings
  • Experience with the analysis and characterization of cyber attacks
  • Experience with proper digital asset collection and preservation procedures and chain of custody protocols
  • Skilled in identifying different classes of attacks and attack stages
  • Knowledge of system and application security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Knowledgeable in proactive analysis of systems and networks, to include creating trust levels of critical resources
  • Must be able to work collaboratively across physical locations

Desired Skills:

  • Experience with or knowledge of two or more of the following tools: EnCase, FTK, SIFT, X-Ways, Volatility, WireShark, Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy, Snort, Splunk or other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, Carbon Black, Etc)
  • Proficiency with conducting all-source research

Desired Certifications:

  • One or more of the following certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

Required Education:

BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering, or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience

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