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CFL Intrusions Lead

Nightwing

Lexington Park, MD

Onsite · Lead/Principal · Full-time

The Role

This position leads a team conducting digital forensic examinations, network forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering in support of intrusion investigations. Day-to-day responsibilities include overseeing evidence handling, managing task execution, ensuring regulatory and accreditation compliance, and delivering accurate, defensible forensic intelligence products.

Skills & Experience

Candidates require proven expertise in digital and network forensics, malware analysis, and reverse engineering. Familiarity with applicable federal law, the UCMJ, and laboratory accreditation standards is essential. Experience operating within or supporting the Defense Cyber Crime Center environment and adherence to established forensic best practices is expected.

Who It Suits

This role suits an experienced digital forensics professional ready to step into a leadership position, managing both people and complex investigations. Those with a background supporting defence or intelligence community missions, who are comfortable ensuring legal defensibility of forensic work, will thrive in this environment.

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: 2026-08-17