Job Requirements
Bethesda, MD
Top Secret/SCI Polygraph
Career Level not specified
$146,000 - $234,000
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 Digital Forensics Examiner in our Bethesda, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.
In this role, you will apply forensically sound methodologies to acquire, examine, and analyze digital evidence across a broad range of devices and media types, directly supporting DoD, IC, and law enforcement customers.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience & Education
Details
Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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 Digital Forensics Examiner in our Bethesda, MD office in support of our Department of Defense (DoD) customer as part of a highly talented, highly motivated, and high-performing team. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of cyber investigations, digital forensics, cyber threat analysis, and mission support in a dynamic and collaborative environment. The successful candidate will contribute to protecting national security interests by leveraging technical expertise, analytical skills, and innovative problem-solving to address complex cyber challenges. Individuals who are passionate about cybersecurity, committed to excellence, and eager to make a meaningful impact are encouraged to apply.
In this role, you will apply forensically sound methodologies to acquire, examine, and analyze digital evidence across a broad range of devices and media types, directly supporting DoD, IC, and law enforcement customers.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct forensic acquisition and examination of computers, hard drives, mobile devices, storage media, and other electronic devices containing potential evidentiary material.
- Perform digital forensics and electronic discovery services including evidence preservation, data recovery, tape recovery, email extraction, and database examination.
- Identify and document network intrusion evidence using forensically sound procedures; attribute activity to perpetrators where possible.
- Apply forensic tools and techniques to crack file and system passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, or corrupted data from digital media.
- Investigate computer fraud and electronic crimes in support of federal and military legal proceedings.
- Maintain proper evidence custody and control; document procedures and findings to courtroom presentation standards.
- Produce comprehensive written forensic reports suitable for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Provide expert witness testimony in federal or military court proceedings as required.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years' experience, master's degree with 6 years' experience, PhD with 3 years' experience. A degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, Software Engineering or related field is highly desired. However, an additional four years of experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree.
- Demonstrated experience in digital forensics (exploitation and examination).
- Proficiency with industry-standard forensic tools: EnCase, FTK, X-Ways Forensics, Axiom, Cellebrite, GrayKey
- Hands-on experience with mobile device data extraction and analysis (iOS and Android).
- Experience with file system forensics, forensic media imaging, and large dataset analysis.
- Proficiency in timeline analysis, email analysis, and signature/hash analysis.
- Strong technical report writing and verbal communication skills.
- Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
- Active DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification compliance required at time of start.
- Industry certifications: CFCE, EnCE, ACE, GCFE, CHFI, PenTest+, DoD-DFE.
- Prior Intelligence Community (IC) experience.
- Experience with forensic tool and script development.
- Programming proficiency (any language).
Details
Target Salary Range: $146,000 - $234,000. 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.
EEO:Equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veterans, or other characteristics protected by law.
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