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Digital Forensic Analyst
Agile DefenseUnited Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 28 Mar 2025
About the role
At Agile Defense we know that action defines the outcome and new challenges require new solutions. That’s why we always look to the future and embrace change with an unmovable spirit and the courage to build for what comes next.
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition # 822Job Title: Digital Forensic Analyst IIILocation: 911 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum, MD 21090 - HybridClearance Level: SecretCertifications: See required skills section
SUMMARYAgile Defense is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to analyze electronic media in support of our clients, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination.· Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data from digital media of all types.· Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.· May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses. Education, Background, and Years of Experience· HS 12+ years experience, AS/AA 10+ years experience, BS/BA 8+ years experience, MS/MA 6+ years experience, or PhD 3+ years experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills· At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS· Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis· Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools· Experience with court room proceedings, expert witness testimony· Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.· Knowledge of and experience with virtual environmentRequired Certification(s): · One of more of the following: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications (e.g., certifications offered by My Hard Drive Died, Teel Technologies, H-11, SANS, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental Conditions· Monday-Friday regular business hours.· Onsite 2/3 times a week working in a SCIF environment Strength Demands· Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.Physical Requirements· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop,
Our vision is to bring adaptive innovation to support our nation's most important missions through the seamless integration of advanced technologies, elite minds, and unparalleled agility—leveraging a foundation of speed, flexibility, and ingenuity to strengthen and protect our nation’s vital interests.
Requisition # 822Job Title: Digital Forensic Analyst IIILocation: 911 Elkridge Landing Rd. Linthicum, MD 21090 - HybridClearance Level: SecretCertifications: See required skills section
SUMMARYAgile Defense is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to analyze electronic media in support of our clients, focused on sensitive on-going criminal investigations and operations. Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES· Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination.· Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data from digital media of all types.· Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.· May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses. Education, Background, and Years of Experience· HS 12+ years experience, AS/AA 10+ years experience, BS/BA 8+ years experience, MS/MA 6+ years experience, or PhD 3+ years experience.
ADDITIONAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONSRequired Skills· At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS· Experience writing Technical Reports, detailing results of analysis· Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools· Experience with court room proceedings, expert witness testimony· Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.· Knowledge of and experience with virtual environmentRequired Certification(s): · One of more of the following: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications: Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE) Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)), Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X- Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)), Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications (e.g., certifications offered by My Hard Drive Died, Teel Technologies, H-11, SANS, etc.)
WORKING CONDITIONSEnvironmental Conditions· Monday-Friday regular business hours.· Onsite 2/3 times a week working in a SCIF environment Strength Demands· Light – 20 lbs. Maximum lifting with frequent lift/carry up to 10 lbs. A job is light if less lifting is involved but significant walking/standing is done or if done mostly sitting but requires push/pull on arm or leg controls.Physical Requirements· Stand or Sit; Walk; Repetitive Motion; Use Hands / Fingers to Handle or Feel; Stoop,
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