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Senior Digital Forensics Automation SME
Peraton —Linthicum, MD
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- Analysis skills
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays

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Senior Digital Forensics Automation SME

Peraton -
Linthicum, MD

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Job Details

$135,000 - $216,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Automation
Tooling
Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) implementation
Technical documentation
Leading laboratory workflow efficiency optimizations
Digital forensics software
Training material drafting
Criminal law experience
Investigation evidence collection
Laboratory standard operating procedures
Legal evidence
Chain of custody
Standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Standard operating procedures drafting

Full Job Description

About Peraton

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 solve the most daunting challenges that our customers face. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

About The Role

Peraton is seeking a Senior Digital Forensics Automation SME to optimize and modernize digital forensics workflows in support of a federal government customer. This role sits at the intersection of forensic operations, investigative workflow design, and lab automation — with a primary focus on reducing case backlogs, improving examiner efficiency, and standardizing processes across ICAC-style investigative workflows and tool-based forensic automation platforms. The SME will work directly with digital forensic examiners, investigators, and program leadership to identify inefficiencies, design scalable solutions, and implement repeatable, validated workflows that meet legal and accreditation standards. The SME will also support digital forensic criminal trials by ensuring forensic findings, methodologies, and automated workflows are thoroughly documented and defensible in federal court proceedings.

Key Responsibilities:

Analyze existing digital forensics workflows to identify bottlenecks, redundancies, and opportunities for automation and process improvement
Design, build, and maintain automated forensic processing workflows that enable parallel, unattended evidence processing across multiple evidence types and platforms
Configure and optimize digital media analysis pipelines for large-scale investigations, including automated detection, hash matching, deduplication, and triage workflows
Support ICAC task force operations by standardizing investigative workflows for mobile forensics, cloud acquisition, peer-to-peer network investigations, and digital media triage
Develop, document, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for digital evidence handling, processing, triage, and reporting — aligned with DOJ guidelines, ICAC program requirements, and evidence admissibility standards
Track and report on lab throughput, capacity utilization, and efficiency metrics; produce performance reports for program leadership
Evaluate new forensic tools and automation platforms for compatibility with existing workflows; serve as the primary liaison with vendors for updates, feature requests, and technical support
Develop and deliver training to forensic examiners and investigators on automated workflows, tool usage, and SOP adherence
Mentor junior examiners on best practices for tool-based workflows and process standardization
Ensure all workflows meet lab accreditation requirements (e.g., ASCLD, ISO 17025) and support legal defensibility of forensic findings
Support digital forensic criminal trials by preparing documentation of forensic methodologies, workflow processes, and findings suitable for court presentation; coordinate with legal teams and serve as a technical resource during proceedings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 10 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 7 years with Ph.D. A degree in Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Criminal Justice, Information Technology, or a related field is highly desired. However, an additional four years of experience can be considered in lieu of a BS/BA degree.
5+ years of hands-on digital forensics experience, including direct experience with ICAC, child exploitation, or similar law enforcement investigative workflows
Demonstrated experience designing or improving forensic lab workflows and automation pipelines
Proficiency with forensic processing automation platforms and digital media analysis tools
Broad experience across industry-standard forensic tools for computer, mobile, and cloud evidence acquisition and analysis
Strong understanding of digital evidence handling, chain-of-custody requirements, and forensic best practices
Experience developing SOPs, training materials, or process documentation in a forensic or law enforcement environment
Active Secret clearance required at time of hire

Required Active Certification (at least one): EnCE, CFCE, CCE, MCFE, or equivalent digital forensics certification

Desired Qualifications:

Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies as applied to forensic lab or investigative operations
Knowledge of national hash databases and AI-driven media detection capabilities used in digital media investigations
Experience with rapid device triage tools and workflows for preliminary evidence assessment
Prior experience in a training, mentorship, or team lead capacity within a digital forensics unit
Familiarity with DOJ, ICAC program office, or federal law enforcement operational standards
Experience presenting workflow recommendations or performance metrics to senior leadership or government stakeholders

Details

Target Salary Range: $135,000 - $216,000. 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.

Benefits Statement: Peraton offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, health savings account, short/long term disability, EAP, parental leave, 401(k), paid time off (PTO) for vacation, and company paid holidays. A full listing of available benefits can be viewed at https://www.careers.peraton.com/benefits.

Application Statements: The application period for the job is estimated to be 30 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in the role and the Company. During the review of your application, you may be required to participate in an on-camera interview, as well as participate in a process to verify your identity. Use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools of any kind during Peraton interviews is strictly prohibited unless the candidate has obtained prior written authorization. All interview responses must be the candidate’s own.

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