SME Digital Media Forensics Team Support (Computer Forensic Specialist)
Prescient Edge
Linthicum Heights, MD
The Role
This position supports federal counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations through all phases of digital media forensic examination, including on-site and off-site evidence acquisition, forensic analysis, and detailed reporting. The analyst maintains chain of custody, supports incident response and intrusion events, analyses malware, and evaluates emerging forensic technologies and methodologies.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must hold a DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE) credential and at least two years of host-based forensic experience. Team certifications such as CFCE, GCFE, or EnCase Certified Examiner are required, along with mobile device forensics experience. ISFCE or IACIS certification is preferred. A TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
Who It Suits
This role suits a highly experienced digital forensics professional with a government or law enforcement background, comfortable operating in a classified federal environment. Those with extensive host and mobile forensics expertise, strong investigative instincts, and an interest in training and technology evaluation will thrive here.
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: GCFE · CFCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.





