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Host Based Cyber Systems Analyst III

ARGO Cyber Systems

Arlington, VA

Onsite · Senior · Full-time

The Role

This position supports federal incident response engagements, leading forensic teams through evidence collection, imaging, and in-depth analysis of host systems. Responsibilities include identifying indicators of compromise, documenting chain of custody, and producing detailed forensic and executive-level reports for stakeholders.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need 8+ years of digital forensics experience, expertise with industry-standard forensic tools, malware artifact analysis, and strong technical writing skills. An active TS/SCI clearance and relevant technical degree or equivalent experience are required.

Who It Suits

Ideal for experienced forensic investigators comfortable mentoring junior staff, traveling to incident sites nationwide, and operating within high-security federal government environments requiring active clearance.

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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Listed: 17 Oct 2026