Digital Forensics Examiner

The Amatriot Group

. Analyze electronic media for a federal government agency in support of sensitive, ongoing criminal investigations and operations .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLinthicum Heights • Maryland • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $130,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in digital forensic analysis, including evidence preservation, data recovery, and technical report writing. Holds relevant forensic certifications and possesses a strong understanding of various operating systems and network protocols.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Digital Forensic AnalysisEvidence PreservationTechnical Report WritingForensic Tools ExperienceActive Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Digital Evidence PreservationForensic AnalysisData RecoveryEmail ExtractionDatabase ExaminationPassword CrackingSteganography DetectionData Recovery/Advanced Data AcquisitionTechnical Report WritingCourtroom Testimony

Tools & Technologies

EnCaseFTKX-WaysAxiomForensic ExplorerCellebriteVirtual Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

DMCDFECCICHFICCECFCEGCFEGCFACCMEEnCE

Industry Keywords

Federal Government AgencyCriminal InvestigationsEvidence Custody and ControlNetwork ProtocolsOperating Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AndroidiOSLinux

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze electronic media for a federal government agency in support of sensitive, ongoing criminal investigations and operations
Examine computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDAs, and other electronic devices for court-usable evidence
Perform digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, email extraction, and database examination
Crack file and system passwords, detect steganography, and recover deleted, fragmented, and corrupted data
Gather and handle digital evidence using proper evidence custody and control procedures
Document procedures and findings for courtroom presentation
Prepare comprehensive written notes and reports
Testify as an expert witness in federal or military court when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Active Secret clearance or higher
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of relevant experience
An additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a bachelor’s degree
Formalized training in computer science, forensics, or related areas
At least 4 years of experience conducting digital forensic analysis across Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS media
Experience supporting criminal investigations
Experience writing technical reports detailing analysis results
Experience with EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite, and other forensic tools
Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments
Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts
One or more active forensic certifications from the listed certifications, including DMC, DFE, CCI, CHFI, CCE, CFCE, GCFE, GCFA, CCME, XRY, OFCE, EnCE, X-PERT, MCFE, or data recovery/advanced data acquisition certifications
Submit a copy of the certification with the resume
Pass the customer’s Mentorship Program within 4 months