Digital Forensics Engineer

Responsibilities

Peraton is looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst to support one of our longstanding customers. This autonomous role supports active operations and presents the candidate with cutting edge challenges in the digital forensic arena. This rewarding position will be responsible for the deep dive analysis on a variety of types of media. The candidate will be expected to support cases involving intrusion/compromise, malware, user technical profiling and other tasks, as required. This customer promotes a relaxed environment and understands the importance of work/life balance.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

Bachelors or equivalent work experience in Computer Science, Forensic Science or related fields

Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; Minimum of 3 years with PhD

4 years 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 identifying and analyzing malware and its correlated artifacts of execution/persistence

Experience analyzing mobile devices

Experience with volatile memory analysis

200 hours of formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.

Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility

Preferred Additional Skills

One or more related certifications such as a SANS Digital Forensics track certification such as the GCFE, GCFA or GREM, EnCE, or certifications from Magnet Forensics

Knowledge of a programming or scripting language

Benefits:

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap and eligible to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

Peraton Overview

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 do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.

Target Salary Range

$112,000 - $179,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

full time