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Senior Digital Forensic Analyst
Peraton —Arlington, VA
- $104,000 - $166,000 a year
- Windows
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Mid-Level Digital Forensic Analyst
Peraton —Arlington, VA
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- Windows
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- Full-time
- 11+ years
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer science
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- Online Application
- Remote
- Mid-level
- 3 years
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- Paid holidays
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Senior Auditor
Contact Government Services, LLC —Fairfax, VA
- $80,000 - $150,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- CPA
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
- Health insurance
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Data Engineer (Fraud Analytics & Investigative Support)
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- Online Application
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- 3 years
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Part Time SIU Investigator
The Robison Group —Virginia Beach, VA
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- 5 years
- Computer literacy
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Technical Analytics Manager / Lead Data Scientist (Fraud Analytics & Investigative Support)
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- Online Application
- Remote
- 5 years
- Analysis skills
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- Tuition reimbursement
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U S FORENSIC LLC —Virginia
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Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Peraton -
Arlington, VA

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$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

Criminal procedure
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
Technical writing experience within technology
Expert testimonials

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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 a Senior Digital Forensic Analyst to support Federal Strategic Cyber programs in the Cyber & Intelligence sector.

Location: On-site, Arlington, VA

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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 years with a Master’s degree; or 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of experience may be substituted for a degree.
Must either possess and maintain, or obtain prior to start date, one of the following professional certifications:

– GIAC: GCFE, GASF
– IACIS: CFCE, ICMDE
– NCFI: BCERT, MDE
– DC3: CDFE, CDMC
– Opentext: EnCE
– Cellebrite: CCO & CCPA, CCME
– Oxygen Forensics: OFC
– Magnet Forensics: MCFE

Demonstrated expertise with mobile and non‑mobile forensic tools such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, and Oxygen, as well as advanced mobile extraction hardware and software.
Strong knowledge of Windows, 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 the awareness to recognize when to seek guidance from leadership.
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.
Demonstrated proficiency with industry‑standard forensic 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 and provide 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.
Ability to obtain an interim Secret security clearance prior to start date.
- Ability to obtain a final Top Secret security 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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