Top 27 forensic scientist Jobs in gaithersburg md

SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST
Peraton —Arlington, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Windows
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Digital Forensic Analyst I
Contact Government Services, LLC —Rockville, MD
- $80,000 - $120,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Data analysis skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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JUNIOR DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST
Peraton —Arlington, VA
- $66,000 - $106,000 a year
- Laboratory
- Laboratory experience
- Windows
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Firearms Examiner
Ideal Innovations, Inc —Dulles, VA
- Full-time
- Laboratory
- Bachelor of Science
- Bachelor's degree
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DIGITAL MEDIA FORENSICS EXAMINER
Peraton —Bethesda, MD
- $135,000 - $216,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Data analysis skills
- 3 years
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Mobile Forensic IT Analyst
NXTKEY CORPORATION —Arlington, VA
- $115,000 - $130,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Bachelor's degree
Digital Forensic Lab Technician (Unit 42)
Palo Alto Networks —Reston, VA
- $74,000 - $119,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Computer networking
Digital Forensics Examiner
Sensei Enterprises —Fairfax, VA
- Email
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Crime Gun Intelligence Specialist L3
Koniag Government Services —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Laboratory Technician
Koniag Government Services —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Inventory management
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
MID-LEVEL DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST
Peraton —Arlington, VA
- $86,000 - $138,000 a year
- Mid-level
- Windows
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Forensics Subject Matter Experts
Strategic Capacity Group —McLean, VA
- Email
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
- Travel
Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services
Alvarez and Marsal —Washington, DC
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Full-time
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Certified Forensic Document Examiner
SAIC —Chantilly, VA
- Full-time
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Doctor of Philosophy
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Senior Scientist (Forensic/Analytical Chemist) - CBP (Onsite)
BluePath Labs —Sterling, VA
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Computer literacy
- Analysis skills
- Flexible spending account
- Tuition reimbursement
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Correlation Review Specialist Level I
Koniag Government Services —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Leadership
- Entry level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Senior Digital Forensics Examiner
Flashback Data —Washington, DC
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- 5 years
- Research
Director, Digital Forensics, Forensic Technology Services
Alvarez & Marsal —Washington, DC
- $130,000 - $175,000 a year
- Computer Science
- Bachelor of Science
- 8 years
- AD&D insurance
- 401(k)
Correlation Review Specialist Level II
Koniag Government Services —Washington, DC
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Site Manager
Zimmerman Associates, Inc. —Ammendale, MD
- Contract
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Supervising experience

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SENIOR DIGITAL FORENSIC ANALYST

Peraton -
Arlington, VA

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Job Details

Full-time
$104,000 - $166,000 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

Legal presentation of evidence
iOS
Court testimony
Digital forensics software
Collaborating with government agencies
Windows
Expert witness consultation
Scientific writing
Collaborating with law enforcement agencies
Legal evidence
macOS
Investigative reports
Cybersecurity
Technical writing within technology
Technical Proficiency
Expert testimonials
Scientific reports

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.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Encompasses technical, engineering, data analytics, cyber security, management, operational, logistical, and administrative support for Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Cyber and Technology Security Directorate in three key offices/functional areas: Cyber Monitoring and Operations, Cyber Threat and Investigations, and Technology Innovation and Engineering State.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Peraton is currently seeking to hire an experienced Senior Digital Forensic Analyst to support our marquee Federal Strategic Cyber program.

Location: Arlington, VA - full-time, on-site role.

The Computer Investigations and Forensics Division (CIF) recovers and analyzes digital evidence in support of criminal, cyber, and administrative investigations. CIF’s digital forensics laboratory processes and examines a wide range of digital media using advanced technologies, decryption methods, and forensic tools to support the DSS mission.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Senior Digital Forensic Analyst supports our program. You will use your advanced digital forensics skills to solve complex investigative challenges and ensure digital evidence meets Department of Justice court-admissibility standards.

In this role, you will:

Conduct forensic examinations of digital data from cellphones, tablets, computers, removable media, cloud sources, and other platforms.
Apply recognized scientific practices to identify, analyze, interpret, and present digital evidence for criminal, civil, and administrative matters.
Perform detailed, targeted examinations in line with investigative objectives, legal process, and search warrant limitations.
Use industry-standard forensic tools—such as Cellebrite (including Inseyets), Oxygen Forensic Detective, Magnet Forensics GrayKey and Axiom, Nuix, X-Ways, and similar for extraction and examination.
Analyze data from various operating systems and applications, including Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, cloud services, and common backup formats.
Produce clear, comprehensive reports that explain findings for investigators, prosecutors, and other stakeholders.
Provide expert witness testimony, explaining examination procedures and technical findings to non-technical audiences in federal, state, and local proceedings.
Provide on-site support during search warrant executions by identifying, collecting, packaging, documenting, and preserving digital evidence while maintaining strict chain of custody.
Work closely with program leadership and peers to maintain forensically sound procedures and best practices for acquisition, analysis, and presentation of digital evidence.
Conduct peer reviews and quality checks of reports and artifacts to ensure accuracy, completeness, and clarity before customer delivery.
Mentor new hires on CIF workflows, tools, and best practices to support effective onboarding and team performance.
Share lessons learned and emerging techniques with colleagues to enhance collective expertise.
Stay current on developments in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile devices and applications, social media platforms, and encryption/decryption methods.

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QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum:

Bachelor’s degree and 9 years of relevant experience, or 13+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
At least one of the following certifications (additional certifications from this list preferred), with continued certification required as a condition of employment:
- GIAC (GCFE or GASF)
- IACIS (CFCE or ICMDE)
- NCFI (BCERT or MDE)
- DC3 (CDFE or CDMC)
- OpenText (EnCE)
- Cellebrite (CCO+CCPA or CCME)
- Oxygen Forensics (OFC)
- Magnet Forensics (MCFE)
- X-Ways (X-PERT)
Demonstrated expertise with mobile and non-mobile forensic software tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, and Oxygen, as well as advanced mobile extraction hardware and software.
Strong knowledge of Windows and MacOS, Apple iOS, Android, and their associated backup technologies.
Experience writing detailed, technically accurate reports that clearly communicate complex digital forensic findings to non-technical audiences.
Strong critical thinking, creativity, sound judgment, and awareness to recognize when to seek leadership guidance.
Ability to collaborate effectively and professionally with leadership, forensic analysts, law enforcement, prosecutors, CIF customers, and other stakeholders at all levels to deliver high‑quality forensic products.
Willingness and ability to travel for on-scene evidence seizures, training, and/or testimony.
Experience conducting digital forensic examinations of mobile devices, computer systems, storage media, and cloud data across a broad range of case types.
Proficiency with industry-standard forensic examination tools—such as Cellebrite, Oxygen, Nuix, Axiom, X-Ways, and similar—to perform in-depth analysis of mobile and computer operating systems, file systems, iOS, and third-party application data.
Ability to prepare evidentiary exhibits for judicial proceedings, in addition to expert testimony on forensic methods and findings.
Commitment to staying current on advancements in digital forensics, cybersecurity, forensic law, mobile technologies, social media, applications, and encryption.
U.S. citizenship required.
The ability to obtain an interim Secret clearance before starting.
- The ability to obtain and maintain a final Top Secret clearance.

DETAILS

Target Salary Range: $104,000 - $166,000. 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.

EEO: Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.

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