Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Top Secret
Peraton
Arlington, VA
The Role
The analyst conducts forensic examinations of Android and iOS devices, performing physical, logical, and file-system acquisitions. Day-to-day responsibilities include mobile application behaviour analysis, intelligence reporting on emerging mobile threats, and travel to domestic and overseas locations to deliver operational briefings to government stakeholders.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must hold an active Top Secret clearance and one of several recognised certifications including GCFA, CISSP, CEH, or CHFI. Hands-on experience with Cellebrite and Magnet is required, alongside a proven ability to analyse forensic images for IOCs and produce detailed technical reports for non-technical audiences.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned mobile forensics professional with at least nine years of relevant experience who is comfortable operating within a classified government environment. Those with a background supporting law enforcement or national security missions, and who are willing to travel internationally, will find it particularly well-matched.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 207 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · CHFI · CISSP — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
