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# Digital Forensic Analyst

- **Company:** Peraton Inc
- **Location:** Chantilly, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $176,000.0 - $282,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Business Analytics Applications, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, Software System Penetration Testing, Computer Engineering, Computer Forensics, System Configuration, Database Development, Linux, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Network Intrusion Detection Systems, Network Protocols, Cloud Services, Wireshark, Web Applications, Scripting, Malware, Reverse Engineering Software, Cyber Warfare, Splunk, Vulnerability Analysis, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9176967/digital-forensic-analyst

## About the Role

* Must possess an active, current Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance with polygraph;
 * Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 12yrs of experience, or 4 additional years of relevant technical experience may be accepted as equivalent;
 * 11+ years of experience working across technical competencies such as: analysis, network engineering, network security, offensive experience, technical collection, penetration testing, red teaming, hardware engineering, software reverse engineering, and/or computer exploitation;
 * 5+ years of cumulative experience in three or more of the following: mobile device security, telecommunications protocols, Operating Systems (Linux, Android, Windows, iOS), software reverse engineering, computer forensics, vulnerability assessment, and/or malware forensics;
 * Demonstrated working knowledge of software development and some demonstrated proficiency in scripting and/or programming languages and database development;
 * Demonstrated organizational skills and the willingness and ability to adapt to dynamic and unexpected customer requirements

Desired Qualifications

 * Demonstrated interest in emerging technology issues;
 * Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CCFP, CCSP, CEH, GCFA, and/or GCIA

Peraton offers enhanced benefits to employees working on this critical National Security program, which include heavily subsidized employee benefits coverage for you and your dependents, 25 days of PTO accrued annually up to a generous PTO cap, and eligibility to participate in an attractive bonus plan.

## Description

Provides technical targeting and all-source intelligence analysis to support the Client across the entire intelligence lifecycle. Delivers expertise in areas such as threat analysis, cybersecurity, signals analysis, and network intrusion, delivering mission-critical support for every aspect of the mission., The Digital Forensic Analyst will conduct research, evaluate system configuration data, and provide recommendations to enhance security posture of network and infrastructure. The successful applicant must understand network protocols to identify attack points that could be exploited by an adversary and work with the team to implement changes to mitigate potential weaknesses/vulnerabilities. Additionally, the Digital Forensic Analyst will:

 * Perform network traffic analysis of organizational systems to analyze raw packet data and identify anomalous behavior;
 * Conduct computer forensics and security vulnerability analysis using commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) and/or customer-provided tools;
 * Evaluate cloud services, web applications, and COTS software and hardware;
 * Identify gaps in cybersecurity systems and processes to reduce organizational risks;
 * Offer innovative cyber defense solutions to protect systems;
 * Participate in the penetration test lifecycle to understand threats and recommend solutions;
 * Understand and recommend industry best practices for the configuration of networks and Linux and Windows machines;
 * Leverage analytical tools (e.g., Splunk, Wireshark, etc.) to assist in analysis


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