Cyber Crime Investigator
$135,000–$135,000 year
On-site · Reston, Virginia, United States
Job Summary
The Cyber Crime Investigator provides technical subject-matter expertise to the counterintelligence program, conducting sensitive national security investigations with emphasis on digital forensics and cyber support. Responsibilities include leading CI/CT investigations training, evaluating new forensic technologies, providing operational security assessments, supporting incident response and malware analysis, and managing all phases of forensic examinations of digital media (on-site and off-site) with strict chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards. The role requires hands-on digital forensic analysis, cyber security tasks, and the ability to operate in diverse environments with limited oversight. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, advanced digital forensics certifications, DCITA training, and familiarity with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, and related technologies.
Required Qualifications
- Active TS/SCI security clearance
- Ability to obtain CI polygraph after hire
- 3-5 years experience supporting national security investigations and digital forensics examinations
- Experience conducting digital forensics and cyber security tasks
- Recognized digital forensic analysis/cyber security certifications
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related discipline
- Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) courses including Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC)
- Familiarity with EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, Magnet Forensics
- Advanced digital forensics certifications (e.g., GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase CEx)
- Counterintelligence credentialing training (e.g., CISAC, DCAC)
- Cyber Crime Investigator Certification (DCITA)
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