Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst

# Digital Forensics and Incident Response Analyst
* Quantum Sky
*** Washington, DC
** Hybrid
· Mid
· Full-time · $/yr - $/yr###

The Role This position involves analysing digital evidence and investigating cybersecurity incidents using file system forensics, malware analysis, and disassembly techniques. The analyst maintains chain of custody, produces technical findings reports, and supports forensic case management and contingency planning within a federal security operations environment.### Skills & Experience Candidates need six years’ general experience and three years in digital forensics, with tools like EnCase and Wireshark.

Knowledge of Windows/Linux, scripting (Python), networking, and SOC operations is required. Desired certifications include CISSP, CEH, GCFA, GCFE, GREM, and GNFA. Secret clearance is mandatory.### Who It Suits Suited to experienced digital forensics practitioners comfortable working within federal government SOC environments, who hold or can obtain security clearance and enjoy combining hands-on technical analysis with formal reporting and evidentiary procedures.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from
221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:

GCFA
· GCFE
· GREM
· GNFA
· CISSP — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.

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