Digital Forensic Analyst

TL;DR

Digital Forensic Analyst: Preserving and collecting mobile and cloud-stored data for government projects with an accent on forensic lifecycle management and evidence integrity. Focus on executing forensic analysis, coordinating with legal teams, and maintaining chain of custody in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Location: Must be based in the US (Baltimore, MD / Rockville, MD / Remote / Hybrid).

Salary: $80,000–$120,000 per year.

Company

hirify.global provides cutting-edge technology solutions to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources.

What you will do

• Perform forensic data collection and analysis in both on-site and remote capacities.
• Coordinate with legal teams and client IT departments to define project scope.
• Manage chain of custody best practices and adhere to strict rules of evidence.
• Maintain and update forensic tool sets to ensure current market standards.
• Perform quality checks on work products prior to client delivery.
• Document forensic workflows and assist in refining discovery procedures.

Requirements

• Must be based in the US and willing to travel regularly on short notice.
• Valid passport required for occasional international travel.
• Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science, Computer Science, or Engineering.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in the forensic lifecycle and evidence acquisition.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, and FTK Imager.
• Strong understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.

Nice to have

• Industry-standard certifications such as EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, or GCFA.
• Knowledge of litigation support applications like Relativity or Nuix.
• Experience with scripting (PowerShell, SQL, VB) and Active Directory.
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter).
• Paid Time Off and observance of state/federal holidays.
• Supportive, employee-centric culture focused on professional growth.