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Senior Digital Forensics Automation SME

Peraton

Linthicum, MD

Onsite · Senior · $135,000 - $216,000 a year

The Role

This position focuses on analysing, designing, and maintaining automated digital forensics workflows for a federal government customer. Day to day, the specialist identifies process bottlenecks, builds scalable solutions to reduce case backlogs, and ensures forensic methodologies are thoroughly documented and defensible in federal court proceedings.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should bring deep expertise in digital forensics workflow design, lab automation platforms, and ICAC-style investigative processes. Experience producing legally defensible documentation, meeting accreditation standards, and working alongside examiners, investigators, and programme leadership is essential to performing effectively in this senior subject-matter role.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics professional who combines strong technical knowledge with a process-improvement mindset. Someone comfortable operating at the intersection of forensic operations and investigative workflow design, and who thrives collaborating across technical and leadership teams within a federal government environment, will find this position well matched to their background.

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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Listed: 2026-08-03