Digital Media Forensics Analyst Expert in Fort Meade, Maryland at General Dynamics Information Technology

USA MD Fort Meade - 6912 Cooper Ave (MDC119)
Full time
RQ223683
Type of Requisition:
Regular

Clearance Level Must Currently Possess:
None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain:
Top Secret/SCI

Public Trust/Other Required:
None

Job Family:
Cyber and IT Risk Management

Job Qualifications:

Skills:
Forensic Computing, Forensic Sciences, Forensic Tools
Certifications:
None
Experience:
20 + years of related experience
US Citizenship Required:
Yes

Job Description:

Digital Media Forensics Analyst Expert

HOW A DIGITAL FORENSICS MEDIA ANALYST EXPERT WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

This effort provides Analytical Support Services to the U.S. Army Counterintelligence (CI), Counterterrorism (CT), and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) enterprise, supporting the United States Army Counterintelligence Command (USACIC), its subordinate commands, and associated activities. The Digital Media Forensics Analyst Expert combines advanced computer science expertise with forensic methodologies to recover, analyze, and interpret electronic data from a wide range of digital media. The analyst will also support cyber security, incident response, malware analysis, and the evaluation of emerging forensic technologies to enhance mission effectiveness.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide digital forensic and cyber analytical support to CI and CT investigations.
• Research, design, deploy, and lead training events related to digital forensics and cyber investigative techniques.
• Evaluate emerging digital forensic technologies and support testing of new tools, hardware, and methodologies.
• Conduct operational security assessments and support cyber forensic and cybersecurity tasks.
• Recover, extract, and analyze electronic data-including documents, images, emails, internet history, and system artifacts-from computers and digital storage devices that may have been deleted, damaged, corrupted, or intentionally manipulated.
• Utilize forensic tools and investigative techniques to identify hidden, deleted, or lost files and determine their relevance to investigative or intelligence requirements.
• Assist Government officials in analyzing and interpreting recovered data and provide expert assessments.
• Support efforts to protect systems from infiltration, determine methods of compromise, and assist in the recovery of lost files or corrupted data.
• Produce detailed notes, digital audit trails, and intelligence-informed reports documenting processes, findings, and conclusions.
• Support development of new forensic processes, procedures, and best practices.
• Conduct all phases of the forensic examination lifecycle-on-site and off-site-including evidence collection, acquisition, analysis, reporting, and maintenance of strict chain-of-custody procedures.
• Provide support to incident response operations, intrusion investigations, and malware analysis activities.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education/Experience: Masters or Bachelors and 15 yrs of relevant experience; Associates and 17 yrs of relevant experience; High School degree and 20 yrs of relevant experience. Minimum of 2 years of host based forensic experience and 2 years of mobile device forensics. At least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.
• Must have DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
• Proficiency with industry-standard forensic tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, etc.).
• Experience conducting evidence acquisition, forensic imaging, and analysis in compliance with legal and evidentiary standards.
• Strong analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Ability to produce clear, detailed forensic documentation and reporting.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience supporting CI, CT, law-enforcement, or intelligence missions.
• Background in cybersecurity, incident response, intrusion analysis, or malware analysis.
• Experience evaluating and testing new forensic software or hardware.

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE

• 401K: With company match
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive health and wellness packages
• Career Growth: Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
• Professional Development: Growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
• Innovative Tech: Access to cutting-edge technology to stay ahead of the mission
• Work-Life Balance: Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays

The likely salary range for this position is $164,382 - $195,155. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Travel Required:
Less than 10%

Telecommuting Options:
Onsite

Work Location:
USA MD Fort Meade

Additional Work Locations:

Total Rewards at GDIT:
Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.

Our Identity Verification Process:
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.

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