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ITC Federal, Inc.

Forensic Analyst II

Remote CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Candidates do not need to be cleared at the time of application ... investigations and litigations. * Utilizes industry accepted forensic and non-forensic tools such ...

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Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, VA · Remote

$145K - $175K/yr

Own all phases of forensic examination of digital media, on-site and off-site evidence acquisition ... Cyber Crime Investigator Certification from the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy ...

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Our forensic investigation, engineering and environmental services teams around the world share a ... We are seeking a skilled Structural Engineer for a remote forensic engineering position in a fast ...

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ITC Federal, Inc.

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Remote CLEARANCE: Public Trust - Candidates do not need to be cleared at the time of application ... investigations and litigations. * Utilizes industry accepted forensic and non-forensic tools such ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote forensic investigator in the United States is $77,448.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $89,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Forensic Investigator vs Remote Cybersecurity Analyst?

AspectRemote Forensic InvestigatorRemote Cybersecurity Analyst
Required CertificationsCertified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), EnCECompTIA Security+, CISSP
Work EnvironmentInvestigations, digital forensics labs, legal settingsNetwork monitoring, threat analysis, security infrastructure
Industry UsageLegal, law enforcement, private investigationsIT, finance, healthcare, corporate security

Remote Forensic Investigators focus on collecting and analyzing digital evidence for legal cases, often working in legal or law enforcement settings. Remote Cybersecurity Analysts monitor and protect networks from cyber threats. While both roles require technical skills and certifications, forensic investigators specialize in digital evidence, whereas cybersecurity analysts focus on threat prevention and response.

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Investigative Forensic Support Analyst

NXTKEY CORPORATION

Washington, DC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

Company Description
NXTKey Corporation has been delivering Information Technology, Information management, Information Assurance (IA) and cybersecurity solutions to US Federal Government and Commercial Clients since 2005.
Job Description
  • Possess a working knowledge of current investigative techniques relating the acquiring, preserving, analyzing, and summarizing large volumes of investigative data and preparing analytical products in support of law enforcement operations.
  • Work closely with investigative personnel as technical experts to obtain, review and analyze source document(s) and statistical information to identify information pertinent to ongoing investigations.
  • Determine relevancy of investigative information as related to priority intelligence requirements and organize and conduct detailed examinations of information gathered during complex criminal and civil investigations.
  • Develop methodology to exploit investigative information, to include conducting periodic progress reviews, as well as coordinating and completing quality control of all work products. Resolve any problems and questions concerning data to be entered.
  • Provide investigative support, in on-scene, phone, and collaboration tools for forensic tools, processes, systems.
  • Develop written and/or oral legal testimony to courts or administrative authorities.
  • Technology transfer, prototyping, development, and piloting of technologies, products, or code.

Qualifications
  • Formal training in Digital Forensics.
  • Current professional certifications such as:
    • IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
    • BCERT / ACERT
    • SANS (GCFE, GCFA, or equivalent)
  • Prior federal or state Law Enforcement experience as a Digital Investigator may be substituted for specific certification requirements, subject to agency approval.

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