Journeyman Forensic Examiner

Job Description:

XOR Security is actively seeking a Journeyman Forensic Examiner to enable our operational counterparts advanced analytics support to promote the rapid analysis of national level cyber threats and incidents.  The ideal candidate will provide technical support of a 24x7 cyber program in the areas of incident response,  insider  threat  investigations, forensics, cyber threats and information security.

The program is currently operating remotely but will be performed onsite in Linthicum, MD when directed to do so by the customer. 

Position is contingent on successfully completing a program-based background investigation.

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum Bachelors with 2+ years of experience, MS 0+ years of experience or HS 8+ years of experience
• A strong understanding of incident response, insider threat investigations, forensics, cyber threats and information security.
• Ability to examine wide variety of digital media types that may hold evidence in support of criminal and counter intelligence investigations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analyzing a range of hardware storage devices, multiple operating systems, memory capture, network traffic, database files, and system logs.
• Experience with tools such as EnCase, FTK, Xways, Axiom, Cellebrite, Volatility and Wireshark to interrogate evidence files.
• Experienced in observing proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports.
• May be required to testify in federal/military court as an expert witness.
• Required (one or more from the following certifications):
• Digital Media Collector (DMC)
• Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE)
• Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI)
• International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications:
• Certified Computer Examiner (CCE)
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
• GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
• Certifications related to mobile device forensic tools (e.g. Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE))
• Certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g, EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X-Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X-PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE))
• Data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications (e.g., certifications offered by My Hard Drive Died, Teel Technologies, H-11, SANS, etc.)

Desired Qualifications:

• Active Secret, Top Secret Clearance
• Technical or scientific degree applicable to the field of digital forensics or equivalent knowledge and experience; previous military and/or law enforcement experience

Closing Statement:

XOR Security offers a very competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage from first day of employment, 401k with a vested company match, vacation and supplemental insurance benefits.

XOR Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V.

Citizenship Clearance RequirementApplicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation - Applicants must meet eligibility requirements – US CITIZENSHIP and AGENCY CLEARANCE REQUIRED.