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Digital Forensics Analyst

Applied Information Sciences -
Alexandria, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$101,000 - $152,000 a year

Qualifications

Endpoint Security
Network analyzers
Azure
Cloud Logging
Technical documentation
Digital forensics software
Public Cloud
Windows
Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
AWS
macOS
Linux
Cybersecurity investigations
Packet capture analyzers
Malware analysis

Full Job Description

Why AIS?

When you join AIS, you’re joining a mission-driven team that’s passionate about making a difference. You’ll work on projects that matter, alongside industry-leading experts, in an environment that fosters innovation, driving client success, and empowering our team to make a lasting impact. As an employee-owned company, we value collaboration, inclusivity, continuous growth, and shared success.

Employee Ownership : Your contributions directly impact the company’s success, and you share in its achievements.
Continuous Learning : Access to resources, training, and mentorship to support your professional growth.
Inclusive Culture : A workplace where diversity is celebrated, and everyone’s voice is valued.
Mission-Driven Work : Engage in projects that make a meaningful difference for our clients and communities.

What are we looking for?

At AIS, we're looking for more than just skills - we're looking for driven individuals who are passionate about making a difference, eager to grow, and aligned with our core principles.

What you will be doing?

This position is contingent upon contract award. We are currently pursuing a proposal and are seeking qualified candidates to include in our submission and identify candidates for future hiring needs on the program once awarded.


At AIS, we are dedicated to providing our employees with diverse opportunities to grow their careers while supporting a variety of impactful projects. For this position, we are seeking a talented individual to join AIS as a Senior Security Engineer.


Core Knowledge & Skills: Designs secure architectures, leverages advanced threat detection, leads incident response, and implements security automation.
Work & Complexity: Manages complex incidents, conducts threat analysis, leads audits, and implements process improvements.
Quality & Independence: Delivers high-quality reports, aligns practices with industry standards, and operates with high autonomy.
Teamwork & Communication: Leads team projects, collaborates cross-functionally, mentors juniors, and resolves conflicts.
Consulting & Engagement: Provides strategic consulting, leads improvement initiatives, recommends advanced technologies, and manages vendor relationships.


As your initial project assignment, you will support the unique needs of our client as a Digital Forensics Analyst.



Project Summary

The Digital Forensics Analyst is responsible for conducting advanced forensic examinations across a wide range of digital systems, environments, and devices. This role performs deep-dive investigations involving endpoint activity, network traffic, malware, cloud platforms, and virtualized environments. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with digital media acquisition, malware analysis, cloud forensics, and the use of modern security technologies to support threat hunting and investigative operations.

This is a proposal-based position; employment is contingent upon contract award and funding availability.

Key Responsibilities

Digital Forensic Analysis

Conduct forensic examinations on Windows, Linux, and MacOS systems.
Perform digital media acquisition, including disk imaging, preservation, and chain-of-custody documentation.
Execute mobile device acquisition and analysis, including iOS and Android platforms.
Perform malware analysis to determine behavior, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and impact.

Cloud & Virtual Environment Forensics

Investigate virtualized environments, including Virtual Machines and associated logs/artifacts.
Perform cloud-based forensic analysis using:
- Microsoft 365
- Azure
- AWS
Analyze cloud-native logs such as CloudTrail, IAM logs, and other platform security telemetry.

Threat Hunting & Investigative Activities

Utilize EDR, SIEM, and full packet capture tools to examine endpoint behavior, network activity, and anomalous patterns.
Conduct proactive threat hunting to identify previously undetected malicious activity.
Correlate forensic data with threat intelligence to support broader investigations.

Tools, Documentation & Reporting

Leverage industry-standard forensic tools, including EnCase and SANS methodologies.
Generate detailed forensic reports for technical stakeholders, legal teams, and leadership.
Maintain strict adherence to evidence handling, analysis integrity, and investigative best practices.

Required For This Opportunity

Minimum of 5 years of experience conducting or supporting digital forensic investigations, including:
- Windows, Linux, and MacOS forensic analysis
- Disk imaging and media preservation
- Mobile device forensic acquisition and analysis
- Malware analysis
Experience conducting forensic investigations in M365, Azure, and AWS environments.
Ability to analyze virtualized systems and cloud-native telemetry (CloudTrail, IAM logs).
Extensive experience using:
- Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR)
- Security Information & Event Management (SIEM)
- Full packet capture platforms
Strong analytical, documentation, and evidence-handling skills.
Clearance: Secret

Certifications: One or more of these certifications

SANS GIAC
GCIH – Incident Handler
GCFA – Forensic Analyst
GCFE – Forensic Examiner
GREM – Malware Reverse Engineering
GISF – Information Security Fundamentals
GXPN – Exploit Research & Advanced Pen Testing
GCTI – Cyber Threat Intelligence
GOSI – Open-Source Intelligence
EnCase Certifications (EnCE, CFSR, ENCEP)

Nice To Have Skills

Experience working in federal, law enforcement, or regulated environments.
Background in threat intelligence and advanced incident response.
Familiarity with scripting or automation (Python, PowerShell) for forensic workflows.



At AIS, we are committed to offering competitive and fair compensation that reflects the skills, experience, and contributions of each team member.

The targeted base salary range for this role is $101,000-$152,000 per year. Please note that this range is provided as a guideline and the final offer will be based on several factors, including but not limited to, skillset and competencies, level of experience, education, certifications, and location.

We value transparency in our hiring process and are happy to discuss how your unique qualifications align with our compensation structure during the interview process.



Applied Information Sciences does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis. Employment decisions are based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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