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Digital Forensic Examiner

Viperion Tech, LLC

Springfield, VA

Onsite · Senior · Full-time · $1.00/yr - $1.00/yr

The Role

This position involves acquiring and examining digital media from computers, mobile devices, and networks to support counterintelligence investigations. Duties include producing weekly status updates and detailed forensic reports, briefing findings to leadership, and supporting incident assessments involving potential foreign intelligence threats.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need at least seven years of forensic experience, ideally within the Department of Defense or Intelligence Community. Proficiency with tools such as EnCase and FTK is required, alongside experience examining Windows, Linux, and Mac systems, and investigating malware and network intrusions.

Who It Suits

This role suits seasoned digital forensic examiners holding or eligible for TS/SCI clearance who are comfortable working within government and intelligence community environments, collaborating across agencies, and producing formal written reports and briefings.

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: 09 Oct 2026