> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/2313362-digital-forensics-analyst](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/2313362-digital-forensics-analyst). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Digital Forensics Analyst - **Company:** Science Applications International Corporation - **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $160,001.0 - $200,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, File Systems, Log Files, Metadata, Encase - **Published:** August 30, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpn8jj ## About the Role + Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more experience. Qualifications: + Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance. + Candidates with an active security clearance at the TS/SCI level are required to pass a counter-intelligence polygraph. + Relevant degrees and/or 3-5 years of experience. + Active certification and working experience with one or more of the following forensic tools: Axiom, Cellebrite, EnCase, Forensics Toolkit (FTK). + Proficient communication, briefing and writing skills. ## Description Seeking a **Digital Forensics Analyst** , to serve as a member of an organizational cybersecurity program. This position requires an **active TS/SCI with Polygraph** . The hired individual will perform the following key responsibilities: + Conduct forensic acquisition and analysis on computer, mobile, IOT, digital media devices, AWS/cloud instances and any other unidentified or non-standard media. + Ability to capture volatile data including RAM, running processes, network states, etc. + Review evidentiary data (log files, file system artifacts, metadata, memory captures, etc.) to determine the presence of misclassified data, data spills, insider threats, identify malicious intrusions, and assess the threat to the organization. + Generate analytical reports detailing forensic actions taken, acquisition of items of interest found in evidence, integrity checks, and suggested security actions determined from the evidence provided for both technical responders and executive stakeholders. + Conduct research and technical reviews on forensic products proposed for consideration for the organizational product (software and hardware) listing. + Support maintenance of digital forensic tools and systems, including testing and validation in accordance with SWGDE/NIST guidelines, and support security authorization and accreditation activities for organizational forensic systems. + Conduct routine research to recommend areas of improvement to existing digital forensic tools, processes, and procedures. ## Related Videos - [The Software Bug All Stars - and what we can learn from them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/423-the-software-bug-all-stars-and-what-we-can-learn-from-them) - [A Data Mesh needs Open Metadata](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/505-a-data-mesh-needs-open-metadata) - [Cyber Sleuth: Finding Hidden Connections in Cyber Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/893-cyber-sleuth-finding-hidden-connections-in-cyber-data) - [Logs in observability - Correlation](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1430-logs-in-observability-correlation) - [Crafting Custom Frameworks with Rust: A Deep Dive into Procedural Macros](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/849-crafting-custom-frameworks-with-rust-a-deep-dive-into-procedural-macros) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) ## Related Articles - [9 Ways to Make Money Hacking](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/333-9-ways-to-make-money-hacking) - [Best Paying Jobs in Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/256-best-paying-jobs-in-technology) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Dev Digest 162: AI careers, MCP, AWS best practices & floppy sweaters](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/571-dev-digest-162-ai-careers-mcp-aws-best-practices-floppy-sweaters)