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Host Forensics Analyst

Arlington, VA · On-site +1

They provide remote and onsite advanced technical assistance, proactive hunting, rapid onsite ... forensic images) * Able to write cyber investigative reports documenting digital forensics findings

U.S. Courts

Forensic Examiner

Saint Louis, MO · On-site +1

$61K - $119K/yr

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Conducts forensic examinations of digital related evidence using established policies, procedures, and precedent techniques. Examination can include, but are not limited to: financial, terrorist, and ...

Tokio Marine HCC

Principal DFIR Consultant

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Remote, USA Reports to: Director of Consulting, DFIR Employment Type: Full time Job Req ID: 2026 ... As a DFIR Consultant at Vector3, you will provide critical technical expertise in digital forensics ...

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Principal DFIR Consultant

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Remote, USA Reports to:Director of Consulting, DFIR Employment Type: Full time Job Req ID: 2026 ... As a DFIR Consultant at Vector3, you will provide critical technical expertise in digital forensics ...

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Senior Product Marketing Manager

Tysons, VA · On-site +1

$122K - $160K/yr

Public Sector (Law Enforcement) marketing, digital forensics, or similar industry expertise strongly desired. * This is a Remote position, but prefer US Based candidates on the east coast. * This ...

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How much do remote digital forensic jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote 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 a remote digital forensic?

A Remote Digital Forensic job involves investigating cybercrimes, data breaches, and digital evidence from a remote location. Analysts use specialized forensic tools to collect, analyze, and preserve digital data for legal or security purposes. This role requires expertise in cybersecurity, data recovery, and forensic methodologies to detect unauthorized activities or recover lost information. Remote digital forensic professionals often work with law enforcement, corporations, or cybersecurity firms to ensure data integrity and compliance.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the remote digital forensic position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Digital Forensic professional, you need a strong background in computer science, cybersecurity, and digital evidence analysis, often supported by a relevant degree or certifications like EnCE, GCFE, or CCE. Familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, and proficiency navigating operating systems, file systems, and chain-of-custody documentation are essential. Outstanding problem-solving, analytical thinking, and meticulous attention to detail are valuable, along with the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical stakeholders. These competencies are vital for uncovering, preserving, and interpreting sensitive digital evidence in a manner that upholds legal standards, especially when working remotely.

What are the typical challenges faced by remote digital forensic professionals?

Remote Digital Forensics professionals often face challenges such as securely accessing and managing evidence from various remote sources, maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols, and ensuring tools are up-to-date to analyze evolving digital threats. They must be adept at working independently while collaborating virtually with legal teams, law enforcement, or corporate security staff. Staying current with the latest forensic methods and navigating potential legal differences across jurisdictions also requires ongoing learning. However, overcoming these challenges provides a highly dynamic and impactful career path for those passionate about cybersecurity and investigative work.

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Infographic showing various Remote Digital Forensic job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $74,125 per year, or $35.6 per hour.

Host Forensics Analyst

NewGen

Arlington, VA • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Our Partner serves as a prime contractor in a federal program, performing investigations to develop a preliminary diagnosis of the severity of breaches. They provide 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. Contract personnel provide front line response for digital forensics/incident response (DFIR) and proactively hunt for malicious cyber activity. They are seeking Host Forensics Analysts to support this critical customer mission.
Responsibilities
  • -Assist Federal leads with overseeing and leading forensic teams at onsite engagements by coordinating data collection/acquisition operations
  • Provide technical assistance on data collection techniques and forensic investigative techniques to appropriate personnel when necessary
  • Write in-depth reports, supports with peer reviews and provides quality assurance reviews for junior personnel
  • Support forensic analysis and mentoring/providing guidance to others on data collection, analysis and reporting in support of onsite engagements
  • Assist with leading and coordinating forensic teams in preliminary investigation
  • Plan, coordinate, and direct the inventory, examination and comprehensive technical analysis of computer systems and digital artifacts
  • Distill analytic findings into executive summaries and in-depth technical reports
  • Serve as technical forensics liaison to stakeholders and explaining investigation details to include forensic methodologies and protocols
  • Track and document on-site incident response activities, and provide updates to leadership throughout the engagement
  • Travel to incident response locations in the United States, Territories & Possessions
  • Evaluate, extract, and analyze suspected malicious code
Requirements
  • US Citizenship
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance
  • Must be able to obtain DHS Suitability
  • BS Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Computer Engineering or related degree; or HS Diploma and 10+ years of host or digital forensics experience
  • 8+ years of directly relevant experience in cyber forensics investigations, using leading edge technologies and industry standard forensic tools
  • 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
    • SIFT
    • X-Ways
    • Volatility
    • WireShark
    • Sleuth Kit/ Autopsy
    • Magnet Axiom Cyber
    • Snort
    • Splunk or other SIEM Tools (ArcSight, LogRythm, Elastic, etc.)
    • Other EDR Tools (Crowdstrike, MDE, Trellix, etc.)
  • Proficiency with conducting all-source research
  • Desired Certifications: GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, CISSP

About Us
For more than 20 years, NewGen Technologies has solved our clients' toughest IT challenges with integrity, security, and outstanding service by delivering both technology and talent. We have helped secure borders, have used artificial intelligence (AI) to fight terror, aided the identification of criminals, and have helped to prevent crime through the introduction of biometrics. Our team of Highly Cleared Specialists have hard-to-find skills and expertise in a wide spectrum of technologies to provide solutions that transform business processes and solve problems of national significance. #CJ

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