Cyber Crime Investigator
Sphinx LLC
Quantico, VA
The Role
This on-site position at Quantico supports a federal counterintelligence programme, combining traditional investigative methods with advanced cyber expertise. Day-to-day responsibilities span digital forensic examinations, evidence acquisition, incident response, malware analysis, operational security assessments, and designing and delivering training events for national security investigations.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and bring three to five years of national security investigative experience. Relevant certifications include EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, or CISSP. Graduates of CISAC, DCAC, or equivalent federal law enforcement training, alongside a DCITA Cyber Crime Investigator Certification or recognised equivalent, are required.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced digital forensics professional with a counterintelligence or federal law enforcement background who is comfortable operating in a highly sensitive, mission-driven environment. Those who thrive applying both technical rigour and investigative tradecraft to complex national security cases will find this position compelling.
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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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · EnCE · CISSP — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
