Intrusion Analysis Technical Lead
Parsons Corporation
Linthicum, MD
The Role
This senior technical lead position oversees a team of cyber analysts conducting advanced intrusion investigations. Day-to-day responsibilities include guiding host-based and network-based forensic analysis, supporting malware analysis and reverse engineering efforts, correlating indicators across data sources, improving analytic workflows, and contributing to technical reporting for customer decision-making.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and GCIH or equivalent certification. A bachelor’s degree with 8+ years’ experience is required, including at least seven years of digital and multimedia forensics examinations and five years leading technical teams in a digital forensics laboratory environment across Windows, macOS/UNIX, and Linux platforms.
Who It Suits
This role suits an experienced forensic analyst who enjoys combining hands-on technical work with team leadership and mentorship. It is particularly well matched to someone with a government or defence background who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven environment and wants to shape analytic quality and team development.
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: GCIH — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
