CareerPlan

Forensics Specialist Senior

Leesburg, VAFull-time$110k2026-10-07 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Lead complex digital media forensic analysis, static and runtime malware code analysis for high-priority federal investigations, and integrate findings with counterintelligence and law enforcement.

Role type

Senior IC Forensics Specialist (Malware/Digital Forensics)

Builds

Forensic reports, evidence preservation chains, and integrated threat intelligence for federal agencies

Domain

Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Malware Analysis, National Security

Required skills

Digital media forensic analysis, Static malware code disassembly, Runtime malware code analysis, Incident detection and response, Evidence preservation, Chain of custody management, Counterintelligence integration, Law enforcement investigation support, Malware analysis reporting, Workflow optimization

Preferred skills

Reverse engineering, Malware behavioral analysis, Expert witness testimony, Forensics program building

Technologies

Malware analysis tools, Digital forensics suites, SOC platforms, Threat intelligence platforms

Responsibilities

Lead complex digital media forensic analysis and malware code analysis; Mentor junior and mid-level analysts; Integrate forensic findings with SOC data and threat intelligence; Serve as subject-matter expert for evidence preservation and legal defensibility; Support case escalation to law enforcement; Author forensic malware analysis reports; Optimize forensic workflows; Represent forensics function in cross-team coordination and executive briefings

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities