Mid-Level Digital Forensic Analyst

SkyePoint Decisions

Arlington, VA

Onsite · Mid · $100,000 - $116,000 a year

The Role

This position involves conducting forensic examinations of digital devices and data sources, including mobile phones, computers, removable media, and cloud platforms. Day to day, analysts perform targeted evidence extraction, produce detailed reports for investigators and prosecutors, and provide expert witness testimony in criminal, civil, and administrative proceedings.

Skills & Experience

Candidates should have hands-on experience with leading forensic tools including Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Magnet Axiom, GrayKey, Nuix, and X-Ways. Proficiency across Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android environments is essential, along with familiarity with cloud data sources, backup formats, and the legal frameworks governing digital evidence collection.

Who It Suits

This role suits a mid-career digital forensics professional comfortable working within structured legal and investigative processes. The fully on-site requirement in Arlington, VA means it is best suited to those based locally or willing to relocate, who thrive in a disciplined, mission-focused federal government support environment.

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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