Digital Forensics Lead
SAIC
Bethesda, MD
The Role
This senior position leads all digital forensics activities for an Intelligence Community program, overseeing forensic imaging, data extraction, host-based examination, malware forensics, memory analysis, and network intrusion analysis. The role also manages laboratory workflows, maintains chain of custody documentation, and supports ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation on-site in Bethesda, MD.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and bring at least seven years in digital forensics across Windows, Linux, and macOS, five years in advanced disciplines such as malware and memory forensics, and three years in a supervisory capacity. Proficiency with FTK, EnCase, and X-Ways is required, alongside certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, or equivalent.
Who It Suits
This role suits a highly experienced forensic practitioner ready to step into a senior leadership position within a classified government or defence environment. Prior experience supporting IC or DoD digital exploitation programmes in a SCIF, familiarity with DC3 standards, and interest in AI/ML-assisted forensic analysis are all strong advantages.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $92,000–$154,000 (median $122,000 — from 221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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Certifications mentioned: GCFA · GCFE · EnCE — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.