Digital Forensic Examiner
Booz Allen Hamilton
Washington, DC
The Role
This position involves managing digital forensic and incident response cases, collecting and analysing forensic images, malware samples, and logs to detect unauthorised access or data exfiltration, and documenting findings for both internal review and client communication.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should have experience with Windows, Mac, or Linux systems, scripting languages like PowerShell or Python, and forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Axiom, Splunk, or ELK. Certifications like GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, or CISSP are advantageous.
Who It Suits
Ideal for forensic analysts with some prior DFIR experience seeking to develop case management skills, work independently on complex investigations, and progress toward senior forensic examiner responsibilities.
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 · CISSP — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.