Senior Digital Forensic Analyst

Peraton

Arlington, VA

Onsite · Senior · $104,000 - $166,000 a year

The Role

The analyst conducts forensic examinations of digital evidence across a range of sources, including mobile devices, computers, removable media, and cloud platforms. Work is performed in support of criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, with examinations carried out in accordance with legal process, search warrant limitations, and recognised scientific standards.

Skills & Experience

Hands-on proficiency with industry-standard forensic tools is essential, including Cellebrite and Inseyets, Oxygen Forensic Detective, Magnet Axiom and GrayKey, Nuix, and X-Ways. Candidates should be experienced in applying structured forensic methodologies to identify, analyse, interpret, and present digital evidence in a legally defensible manner.

Who It Suits

This position suits an experienced digital forensics professional comfortable working on-site in a federal government environment. Those with a background supporting law enforcement or national security investigations, and who are confident handling complex, multi-platform examinations within strict legal and procedural boundaries, will find this role well matched to their expertise.

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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