Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst

We are seeking a Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst to serve as task lead for forensic artifact analysis and malware analysis in a 24x7x365 Security Operations Center (SOC) supporting a large federal agency. This seasoned subject matter expert collects and analyzes forensic artifacts and malicious content to support incident response, technical analysis, and detection improvement, leads the forensic analysts performing this work, and develops solutions to undefined, complex technical problems.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead forensic and malware analysis for priority incidents.
• Preserve evidentiary value while protecting operational systems.
• Deliver technical reports that drive response and detection improvements.
• Mentor forensic analysts., * Serve as task lead for forensic artifact and malware analysis, assigning and reviewing the work of forensic analysts.
• Collect or support collection of forensic images, files, logs, memory captures, and other artifacts relevant to cybersecurity incidents.
• Analyze forensic images, digital media, files, and other artifacts in a manner that protects operational systems and preserves evidentiary value.
• Identify, analyze, reverse engineer, and de-obfuscate malicious or suspicious content related to cybersecurity incidents.
• Conduct malware analysis in an appropriately isolated and controlled environment.
• Document analysis methodology, findings, indicators of compromise, and recommended follow-on actions in technical reports and incident records.
• Coordinate findings with the client SOC team to support monitoring, response, containment, and detection refinement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field and 10+ years of relevant professional experience; three (3) years of additional relevant experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree.
• Extensive expertise in the technical domain area, with expert knowledge of and ability to apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts.
• Ability to develop solutions to undefined, complex technical issues and problems that impact multiple areas or disciplines.
• Demonstrated ingenuity and creativity in developing new technical solutions and systems to achieve functional objectives.
• Expert experience in digital forensics and malware analysis, including memory, disk, and network forensics.
• Proficiency with forensic and reverse engineering tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Volatility, IDA Pro, Ghidra).
• Knowledge of evidence handling and chain-of-custody procedures.

Desired

• Experience supporting federal government contracts as a contractor, including working to contract performance standards, deliverable schedules, and government review and approval processes.
• Certifications such as GCFA, GREM, GCFE, or EnCE.
• Experience with cloud forensics in AWS or Azure.
• Scripting skills (Python, PowerShell) for analysis automation.

Work Authorization/Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Here at Revolutional we are pleased to have been repeatedly recognized for our outstanding work culture, the innovative work we do, and the employees on our team who make a difference each day. Some of these recognitions include:

• Recognized as a Top 20 “Best Place to Work in Virginia”
• Recipient of Department of Labor’s HireVets Gold Medallion
• Great Place to Work Certification for five years running
• A Virginia Chamber of Commerce Fantastic 50 company
• A Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 company
• Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies for eleven years
• Two-time SBA SBIR Tibbett’s Award winner
• Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Certification

We recognize that every bit of our success is the result of our teams of hard-working, motivated, and innovative professionals who are proud to call themselves part of the Revolutional family! In addition to competitive compensation, a family-focused culture, and a dynamic, productive work environment, we offer all full-time employees a variety of benefits including, but not limited to

• Traditional and HSA- eligible medical insurance plans
• 100% employer-paid dental and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-sponsored STD, LTD, and life insurance
• 5% 401(k) company matching
• Flexible-schedules and teleworking options
• Paid holidays and PTO Accrual Plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional development and career growth opportunities Team and company-wide events, recognition, and appreciation
• • and so much more!

Revolutional delivers advanced technology solutions and mission support to federal agencies across civilian, health, and national security environments. We apply modern capabilities, including AI/ML, cloud, cybersecurity, and IT modernization to solve complex challenges, enable faster and more secure operations, and drive measurable mission outcomes.

We are redefining how federal technology gets built and delivered by operating with a product mindset, prioritizing speed, ownership, and execution over bureaucracy.