Mobile Threat Analyst / Active Secret
Peraton
Arlington, VA
The Role
This position involves performing full physical, logical, and file-system forensic acquisitions of mobile devices, assessing applications for malicious code and data exfiltration, and analyzing threat data from classified, proprietary, and open-source feeds to support global mission security.
Skills & Experience
Candidates need demonstrated mobile forensic acquisition experience, familiarity with Cellebrite, Magnet, and other forensic/app-analysis tools, plus a relevant certification such as CISSP, GCIH, CEH, or CFR, and an active Secret clearance.
Who It Suits
Suited to experienced forensic analysts with mobile device expertise who hold or can obtain a security clearance and are comfortable supporting government cyber threat investigations, including occasional overseas travel.
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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Certifications mentioned: GCIH · CISSP — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.