Senior Digital Forensics Analyst

SkyePoint Decisions

Arlington, VA

Onsite · Senior · $120,000 - $136,000 a year

The Role

This senior position involves conducting in-depth forensic examinations of digital evidence across mobile devices, computers, servers, cloud environments, and storage media. The analyst applies recognised scientific best practices to collect, analyse, and interpret digital evidence in support of criminal, civil, and regulatory matters, working fully on-site five days a week.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must demonstrate advanced proficiency in forensic analysis across Android, iOS, macOS, Windows, and Linux operating systems, alongside deep knowledge of file systems including NTFS, APFS, EXT2/3/4, FAT/FAT32, ExFAT, and HFS/+. Experience analysing third-party application data and system artefacts at a senior level is essential.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics professional comfortable operating within a federal government environment and adhering to rigorous evidentiary standards. Those with a background supporting law enforcement, national security, or diplomatic security missions, who thrive in a structured, fully on-site setting, will find this role a strong fit.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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