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Digital Forensics Examiner

Peraton

Lorton, VA

Onsite · Senior · Full-time · $135,000 - $216,000 a year

The Role

This position supports a Department of Defense customer from a Lorton, VA office, conducting hands-on examination of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and other electronic devices. Day-to-day work encompasses digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, electronic discovery, and contributing to cyber investigations and threat analysis in a collaborative team environment.

Skills & Experience

Candidates must be proficient with a broad range of forensic tools used to extract and analyse digital evidence to a court-admissible standard. Experience handling digital evidence, performing e-discovery workflows, and supporting cyber threat analysis within a DoD or national security context is expected. Relevant certifications in digital forensics or cybersecurity are advantageous.

Who It Suits

This role suits a technically strong forensic professional with a genuine commitment to national security and a methodical approach to evidence handling. Someone comfortable working within a high-performing, mission-driven team and eager to tackle complex cyber challenges at the intersection of investigation, analysis, and defence will thrive here.

Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in United States: $90,000–$154,000 (median $120,000 — from 170 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).

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Listed: 2026-07-06