Digital Forensics Analyst
Saliense
Alexandria, VA
The Role
The analyst conducts digital forensic examinations across Windows, Linux, and macOS environments, performs disk duplication and mobile device acquisition, and carries out malware analysis. Day-to-day work also includes cloud-based investigations using M365, Azure, and AWS, and threat hunting with EDR, SIEM, and full packet capture technologies.
Skills & Experience
A minimum of five years of digital forensics experience is required, covering endpoint, mobile, and cloud platforms. Preferred certifications include SANS GIAC credentials such as GCFA, GCFE, GCIH, and GREM, as well as EnCase qualifications. Candidates must be eligible for or hold a Public Trust clearance.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensics professional comfortable operating across diverse operating systems and cloud environments. It is well suited to someone who enjoys both hands-on evidence examination and investigative threat-hunting work, and who is looking to grow within a government-contractor setting.
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: GCFA · GCFE · GREM · GCIH · SANS — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
