Digital Forensics SME with Security Clearance

Digital Forensics Subject Matter Expert

Location:

Rockville, MD

Position Overview:

The Digital Forensics SME provides advanced digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expertise, supporting investigation, analysis, and remediation of complex cybersecurity incidents across the Agency enterprise.
Salary $140K-184K

Key Responsibilities
Perform advanced forensic analysis on endpoints, networks, and digital media.
Identify root causes of incidents using agency-provided tools and forensic methodologies.
Conduct malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques.
Collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements.
Produce forensic reports, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and investigative findings.
Support incident response and remediation efforts, including hands-on technical engagement when required.
Contribute to threat intelligence development and reporting.
Analyze phishing campaigns, email threats, and adversary tactics.
Support SOC operations (SOC-48) with both oversight and technical execution.
Collaborate with law enforcement and federal partners as needed.

Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or related field.
8+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response.
Expertise in:
Forensic toolsets (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Velociraptor, etc.)
Malware analysis and reverse engineering
Network and endpoint forensics
Experience producing evidentiary-quality documentation.
Key Competencies
Deep forensic expertise
Investigative rigor
Analytical problem-solving
Technical leadership