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# Forensic Toolkit Lead Developer

- **Company:** MAXISIQ, Inc.
- **Location:** Quantico, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** .NET Framework, Cyber Security, Data Recovery, Digital Forensics, File Systems, Distributed Computing Environment, Forensics Tools (Digital Forensics Software), HP Thin Clients, Software Tools, Software Engineering, Software Systems, Forensic Toolkit, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9021605/forensic-toolkit-lead-developer

## About the Role

* Technical software development experience with a specialization in digital forensics and forensic tool development
 * Expert knowledge of forensic analysis techniques, file systems, data recovery, and evidence handling best practices
 * Demonstrated experience leading the design and architecture of complex forensic software solutions
 * Experience addressing the challenges of processing and analyzing petabytes of digital evidence from various sources
 * Extensive experience delivering forensic software deployed in the commercial cloud and capable of distributed processing
 * Proficiency in .NET programming languages and thin client front-end technologies
 * Familiarity with forensic standards and protocols, with the ability to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for digital evidence handling
 * Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing projects spanning software development, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure
 * Proven strategic planning ability, with a demonstrated capacity to set a vision for forensic toolkit development and align it with organizational mission and goals
 * Strong communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical issues to non-technical audiences, including law enforcement officers, analysts, and government officials
 * Relevant certifications related to technical architecture, software development, or forensics preferred
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
At MAXISIQ, inclusion drives innovation. We are committed to creating a diverse and equitable workplace where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employmentincluding Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

## Description

MAXISIQ is seeking a Forensic Toolkit Lead Developer to lead the design and architecture of complex forensic software solutions supporting digital evidence processing at petabyte scale. This is a hands-on technical leadership role combining forensic domain expertise, .NET development, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards for evidence handling. This position is located on-site at Quantico, Virginia and is available immediately.
What You'll Do

 * Lead the design and architecture of complex forensic software solutions, including cloud-deployed and distributed processing systems
 * Build and maintain forensic tools using .NET programming languages and thin client front-end technologies
 * Address the technical challenges of processing and analyzing petabytes of digital evidence from diverse sources
 * Apply forensic analysis techniques across file systems, data recovery, and evidence handling
 * Ensure tool development aligns with forensic standards, protocols, and legal/regulatory requirements for digital evidence handling
 * Lead multidisciplinary teams spanning software development, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure
 * Set strategic direction for forensic toolkit development, ensuring alignment with organizational mission and goals
 * Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders, including law enforcement officers, analysts, and government officials
 * Active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility


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