Provide on-scene expertise and triaging guidance of mobile device and running computer systems ... Oxygen Forensics: OFC * Magnet Forensics: MCFE * Demonstrate in-depth knowledge if forensic ...
Provide on-scene expertise and triaging guidance of mobile device and running computer systems ... Oxygen Forensics: OFC * Magnet Forensics: MCFE * Demonstrate in-depth knowledge if forensic ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Digital Forensics Examiner
Lorton, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic ® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Digital Forensics Examiner
Lorton, VA · On-site
$135K - $216K/yr
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic ® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms. * Perform ... Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations. Tools ...
Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms. * Perform ... Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations. Tools ...
Digital Forensics Examiner
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$112K - $179K/yr
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic ® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Digital Forensics Examiner
Linthicum, MD · On-site
$112K - $179K/yr
Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic ® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways ...
Conduct and support digital, mobile, cloud, and network forensic analysis activities in support of mission requirements * Develop prototypes, tools, analytics, and workflows supporting cyber ...
Conduct and support digital, mobile, cloud, and network forensic analysis activities in support of mission requirements * Develop prototypes, tools, analytics, and workflows supporting cyber ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms. * Perform ... Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations. Tools ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Alexandria, VA · On-site
Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms. * Perform ... Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations. Tools ...
Understand technical fundamentals of digital forensics, including mobile file systems, operating systems, and encryption. * Assist in Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) and provide technical ...
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Understand technical fundamentals of digital forensics, including mobile file systems, operating systems, and encryption. * Assist in Sensitive Site Exploitation (SSE) and provide technical ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
... mobile device, and network penetrations. • Ingest media into an archive, copy media images, and employ advanced media forensics tools during a forensic examination (ENCASE and Windows Forensic ...
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... mobile device, and network penetrations. • Ingest media into an archive, copy media images, and employ advanced media forensics tools during a forensic examination (ENCASE and Windows Forensic ...
Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods.Work environment: * On-site ...
Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods.Work environment: * On-site ...
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 ...
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 ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
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 ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
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 ...
Senior Digital Forensic Analyst with Security Clearance
Arlington, VA · On-site
$115K - $148K/yr
Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods. Qualifications Minimum ...
Senior Digital Forensic Analyst with Security Clearance
Arlington, VA · On-site
$115K - $148K/yr
Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods. Qualifications Minimum ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
Senior Forensics Analyst
New York, NY · On-site
$96K - $127K/yr
... mobile devices, and related digital storage media.Experience with incident response (triaging ... Serve on forensic projects and functionally participate in project meetings * Proactively assist in ...
Senior Forensics Analyst
New York, NY · On-site
$96K - $127K/yr
... mobile devices, and related digital storage media.Experience with incident response (triaging ... Serve on forensic projects and functionally participate in project meetings * Proactively assist in ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
Digital Forensics Analyst
Chantilly, VA · On-site
$160K - $200K/yr
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 ...
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| Aspect | Mobile Forensics | Digital Forensics |
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| Certifications | Certified Mobile Forensics Examiner (CMFE), EnCE | GCFA, GCFE, EnCE |
| Work Environment | Law enforcement, private labs, corporate security | Law enforcement, legal firms, corporate security |
| Industry Usage | Focuses on mobile devices like smartphones and tablets | Encompasses all digital devices including computers, servers, and mobile devices |
Mobile Forensics is a specialized subset of Digital Forensics that concentrates on extracting and analyzing data from mobile devices. While both fields require similar certifications and often operate in similar environments, Mobile Forensics specifically deals with smartphones and tablets, whereas Digital Forensics covers a broader range of digital devices. Understanding these differences helps professionals choose the right career path or specialization.
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Job description
Peraton is currently seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst for its' Federal Strategic Cyber programs.
Location: Full-time, on-site, Arlington, VA.
Position Description:
The Senior Digital Forensic Analyst will:
- Serve as a Senior-level Digital Forensic Analyst to support the CIF program with the ability and skillset to provide in-depth digital forensic analysis of mobile devices, electronic storage devices, cloud, server, and personal computer systems.
- Conduct forensic examinations of digital evidence through the application of recognized scientific best practices for the recognition, collection, analysis, and interpretation of digital evidence for criminal and civil law or regulatory purposes.
- Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of various operating systems including Android, Apple iOS/MAC, Microsoft Windows, and Linux based operating systems.
- Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of file systems including APFS, NTFS, ExFAT, HFS/+, EXT2/3/4, and FAT/FAT32.
- Leverage existing skillsets to perform in-depth forensic analysis of system and third-party application databases. As a tool-agnostic examiner, maintain proficiency in the use of industry-standard forensic hardware and software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets, PA/UFED, Oxygen Forensic Detective, EnCase, X- Ways, Nuix and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as Graykey and Cellebrite Premium
- Maintain non-vendor and vendor specific certifications related to job duties.
- Provide onscene support during the execution of search warrants with the identification, collection, packaging, handling, and chain-of-custody procedures of digital evidence.
- Provide on-scene expertise and triaging guidance of mobile device and running computer systems regarding.
- encryption, RAM captures, signal-blocking, biometrics, pin-locks, and field acquisition considerations.
- Produce comprehensive notes, reports, and illustrative exhibits for federal, state, and local judicial proceedings; provide expert witness testimony to explain examination interpretations and conclusions from forensic examinations to a lay audience.
- Collaborate with program government and contractor leadership, forensic analysts, law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and other stakeholders to ensure that CIF maintains forensically sound procedures and best practices in the imaging, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
- Stay abreast of new developments and trends in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices, social media tools, mobile applications, and encryption technologies.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 9 years' experience; 7 years with a Masters degree. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of the bachelors degree.
- Relevant experience as a digital forensic examiner in performing both mobile and non-mobile analysis in a digital forensic laboratory.
- Must possess: one of the following approved forensic certifications:
- GIAC: GCFE, GASF
- IACIS: CFCE, ICMDE
- NCFI: BCERT, MDE
- DC3: CDFE, CDMC
- Opentext: EnCE
- Cellebrite: [CCO & CCPA], CCME
- Oxygen Forensics: OFC
- Magnet Forensics: MCFE
- Demonstrate in-depth knowledge if forensic analysis of mobile device hardware, third-party applications, Apple iOS and Android-based operating systems; Apple Macintosh, Linux and Microsoft Windows operating systems, Windows Registry, Android Debug Bridge (ADB); Apple iTunes and iCloud; various computer file systems.
- Experience in providing on-scene triaging, processing, handling, and packaging of electronic/digital evidence (chain of custody) during search and seizure warrants.
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in using various forensic software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite Inseyets PA, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Nuix, X-ways, EnCase and with mobile advanced extraction tools such as GrayKey and Cellebrite Premium.
- Experience writing detailed notes and reports that translate complex technical information to non-technical audiences.
- Critical, creative, and sound decision-making skills, and the situational awareness to know when to involve program leadership for guidance.
- The ability to travel for on-scene seizures of digital evidence, training, and/or testimony.
- The ability to work with individuals at all levels within and outside the organization and to deal tactfully, courteously, and professionally with CIF end-customers.
- U.S. citizenship required.
- The ability to obtain a interim Secret clearance prior to being able to start.
- The ability to obtain a final Top-Secret security clearance.
Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world's leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can't be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we're keeping people around the world safe and secure.
Target Salary Range$104,000 - $166,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position. Salary is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the position, the individual's experience, education, knowledge, skills, and competencies, as well as geographic location and business and contract considerations. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.EEOEEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.Employment Type: FULL_TIMEAbout Peraton
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Industry
It services
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Herndon, VA, US
Year founded
2017