Digital Forensic Examiner (CELLEX/DOMEX) 

Location: Forensic Exploitation Department (FXD) Gillem Enclave, Forest Park GA

Job Description:

Amentum is currently seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to support our customers’ needs at Gillem Enclave Forest Park, GA and forward deployed forensic laboratories. The Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE) will plan, coordinate and conduct forensic examination and analysis of digital, electronic and mobile device data to include but not limited to hard drives, thumb drives, memory cards, and cellular devices. Assists with the execution of highly complex digital forensics requiring the use of specialized technical equipment and software for the purpose of discovering and analyzing available, deleted or “hidden” information. Examine evidence to determine the best strategy for exploitation, in consultation with other subject matter experts as needed.  Reviews evidence and exercises independent judgment to determine the proper approach and sequence of examinations.  

 Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Disassemble, as needed, any components or devices when required to gain access to digital data

• Search digital media and extract targeted data for storage and future processing or analysis

• Process and analyze extracted data to potentially isolate information of specific interest. 

• Document examination results/findings in the LIMS

• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results

Required Qualifications:  

• Eight (8) years of experience in conducting forensic examinations which include the collection, processing, analyzing, interpretation, and preservation of digital evidence in support of network vulnerability mitigation, intelligence operations, and different types of investigations

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred, although we will also consider candidates with significant experience in lieu of a degree. 

• Demonstrated experience with forensics tools such as Cellebrite, EnCase, Axiom, XRY, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), and Xways

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to the Forensics and Intelligence communities (i.e., experience in writing technical reports, presenting briefs)

• Understanding of steganography and encryption detection and analysis 

• Understanding of managing complex large data set analysis 

• Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft applications  Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD TOP SECRET security clearance with SCI. Note: US Citizenship is required to obtain a DOD Top Secret clearance.

• Must be able to obtain US Passport  

• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications in relevant exploitation tools such as GFCE, GFCA, CFCE, ACE, EnCE, CCO, CPA and CCME are desired

• Prior experience working in or with forensic laboratories

• Must have an Active Top Secret US Government Clearance. Note: US Citizenship

  is required to obtain a Top Secret Clearance. 

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands:

• Typical laboratory work environment with associated hazards. This position requires OCONUS deployment travel in support of forward deployed Forensic Exploitation Laboratories

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