Senior Digital Media Forensic Analyst (Contingent)
Sphinx LLC
Fort Meade, MD
The Role
This on-site position supports U.S. Army Counterintelligence and Counterterrorism operations through the full forensic examination lifecycle, encompassing evidence acquisition, deep-dive analysis, and pre-trial reporting. Responsibilities extend to incident response, mobile device extraction, memory forensics, anti-forensic detection, and delivering forensic training to operational teams.
Skills & Experience
Candidates must demonstrate proficiency with Cellebrite UFED, Oxygen Forensic Detective, MSAB XRY, Volatility, Rekall, and log2timeline/Plaso. A working knowledge of ISO 27037, Federal Rules of Evidence, and chain-of-custody standards is essential. An active TS/SCI clearance with a current CI Polygraph obtained within the past five years is mandatory.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensic professional who thrives in a high-stakes intelligence environment and is comfortable operating across mobile, memory, and file-system forensics simultaneously. Someone who enjoys evaluating emerging technologies and mentoring others through training events will find the breadth of this position particularly rewarding.
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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Certifications mentioned: XRY — find training for these on the DFIR Training Finder.
