Cyber Forensics and Digital Exploitation Specialist

DescriptionJob Summary: The Cyber Forensics and Digital Exploitation Specialist is responsible for identifying, collecting, preserving, analyzing, and exploiting digital evidence from a wide range of systems and media. This role supports investigations, incident response, intelligence operations, and legal or regulatory proceedings by providing technically sound and defensible digital forensic analysis and exploitation. Responsibilities: • Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, networks, cloud environments, and removable media • Perform data acquisition and preservation using forensically sound methods and tools • Analyze file systems, memory, logs, network traffic, malware, and artifacts to identify malicious activity or recover evidence • Perform digital exploitation of seized or captured systems to extract intelligence, credentials, communications, and data • Support cyber incident response efforts, including root cause analysis and impact assessment • Develop timelines and reconstruct user and system activity • Prepare detailed technical reports, findings, and briefings for technical and non-technical audiences • Maintain chain of custody and ensure evidence handling meets legal and organizational standards • Collaborate with cybersecurity, legal, intelligence, and law enforcement teams • Stay current with emerging threats, tools, techniques, and forensic methodologies Requirements • Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience) • 3+ years of experience in digital forensics, cyber investigations, or cyber exploitation • Strong understanding of operating systems (Windows, Linux, macOS, Android, iOS) • Knowledge of networking concepts, protocols, and traffic analysis • Experience analyzing logs, memory dumps, and malware artifacts • Understanding of evidence handling, chain of custody, and legal considerations in digital forensics Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting law enforcement, military, intelligence, or regulated environments • Active TS/SCI with CI poly. Required Skills and Competencies • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills • Attention to detail and ability to work with complex datasets • Ability to clearly document and communicate technical findings • Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team • Strong ethical standards and discretion when handling sensitive information Work Environment • Work may include handling sensitive or classified information • Combination of USG office and remote.

Created: 2026-03-10