Digital Forensics SME | Req#4585

Rockville, Maryland

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Description

Digital Forensics Subject Matter Expert 
Location: Rockville, MD
Position Overview:
The Digital Forensics SME provides advanced digital forensics and incident response (DFIR) expertise, supporting investigation, analysis, and remediation of complex cybersecurity incidents across the Agency enterprise.
Salary $140K-184K
Key Responsibilities
  • Perform advanced forensic analysis on endpoints, networks, and digital media.
  • Identify root causes of incidents using agency-provided tools and forensic methodologies.
  • Conduct malware analysis, including static and dynamic analysis techniques.
  • Collect, preserve, and analyze evidence in accordance with chain-of-custody requirements.
  • Produce forensic reports, indicators of compromise (IOCs), and investigative findings.
  • Support incident response and remediation efforts, including hands-on technical engagement when required.
  • Contribute to threat intelligence development and reporting.
  • Analyze phishing campaigns, email threats, and adversary tactics.
  • Support SOC operations (SOC-48) with both oversight and technical execution.
  • Collaborate with law enforcement and federal partners as needed.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, digital forensics, or related field.
  • 8+ years of experience in digital forensics and incident response.
  • Expertise in:
    • Forensic toolsets (e.g., EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Velociraptor, etc.)
    • Malware analysis and reverse engineering
    • Network and endpoint forensics
  • Experience producing evidentiary-quality documentation.
Key Competencies
  • Deep forensic expertise
  • Investigative rigor
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Technical leadership

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