Cyber Forensics and Digital Exploitation Specialist

Description

Job Summary:

The Cyber Forensics and Digital Exploitation Specialist is responsible for identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing, and exploiting digital evidence from a wide range of systems and media. This role supports investigations, incident response, intelligence operations, and legal or regulatory proceedings by providing technically sound and defensible digital forensic analysis and exploitation.

Responsibilities:

Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, networks, cloud environments, and removable media
Perform data acquisition and preservation using forensically sound methods and tools
Analyze file systems, memory, logs, network traffic, malware, and artifacts to identify malicious activity or recover evidence
Perform digital exploitation of seized or captured systems to extract intelligence, credentials, communications, and data
Support cyber incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and impact assessment
Develop timelines and reconstruct user and system activity
Prepare detailed technical reports, findings, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences
Maintain chain of custody and ensure evidence handling meets legal and organizational standards
Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, intelligence, and law enforcement teams
Stay current with emerging threats, tools, techniques, and forensic methodologies

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship required; must provide a valid U.S. Passport Book or Passport Card.
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
3+ years of experience in digital forensics, cyber investigations, or cyber exploitation
Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS)
Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and traffic analysis
Experience analyzing logs, memory dumps, and malware artifacts
Understanding of evidence handling, chain of custody, and legal considerations in digital forensics

Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting law enforcement, military, intelligence, or regulated environments
Active TS/SCI with CI poly.

Required Skills and Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets
Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Strong ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information

Work Environment
Work may include handling sensitive or classified information
Combination of USG office and remote.