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Cyber Crime Investigator

Quantico, Virginia, United States · On-site

$145k–$175k/yr

Mid level

Cyber Crime Investigator Location: On-Site – Quantico, VA Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000 ABOUT THE ROLE The Cyber Crime Investigator serves as …

Skills: Cyber crime investigation, Digital forensics, Counterintelligence, Counterterrorism, Malware analysis

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Full-Stack Software Developer (Contingent)

Springfield, Virginia, United States · On-site

Senior+

Full-Stack Software Developer (Contingent) Location: On-Site – Springfield, VA Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph Salary Range: Commensurate with experience ABOUT THE ROLE As a Full-Stack Software Deve…

Skills: Full-stack development, Python, Java, React, Angular

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Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer (Contingent)

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site

$115k–$142k/yr

Senior+

Cyber-Counterintelligence Desk Officer (Contingent) Location: On-Site – Ft. Meade, MD Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph Salary Range: $115,000 - $142,000 ABOUT THE ROLE As a Cyber-Counterintelligence De…

Skills: Cyber Counterintelligence, CI Investigations, Digital Evidence Collection, Intelligence Product Authoring, FIE/FTO Methodology Research

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CI Investigations Desk Officer (Contingent)

Fort Meade, Maryland, United States · On-site

$125k–$145k/yr

Senior+

CI Investigations Desk Officer (Contingent) Location: On-Site – Ft. Meade, MD Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI w/ CI Polygraph (NDI) Salary: $125,000 - $145,000 ABOUT THE ROLE As a CI Investigations Desk Officer suppo…

Skills: Counterintelligence Investigations, Analytical Review, Case File Analysis, Threat Analysis, Operational Briefing

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Cyber Crime Investigator

Sphinx

Quantico, Virginia, United States • On-site

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  • $145k–$175k/yr
  • Full-time
  • bachelor degree, professional certificate
  • 401k, Health insurance, Vision insurance, Dental insurance, Disability insurance
  • Posted 9h ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The Cyber Crime Investigator conducts sensitive national security investigations by performing forensic examinations of digital media and supporting counterintelligence and counterterrorism activities. They are responsible for evidence acquisition, malware analysis, and providing technical subject matter expertise for federal programs.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active TS/SCI clearance and 3-5 years of experience in national security investigations and digital forensics. Required qualifications include specific certifications such as EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, or CISSP, along with completion of a credentialed counterintelligence or federal law enforcement agent training program.

Full job description

Cyber Crime Investigator

Location: On-Site – Quantico, VA

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI with ability to obtain a CI Polygraph 

Salary Range: $145,000 - $175,000

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Cyber Crime Investigator serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting a federal counterintelligence program. In this role, you'll apply both traditional investigative tradecraft and cyber expertise to sensitive national security investigations, ensuring each is conducted fairly, impartially, and professionally.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

  • Support counterintelligence and counterterrorism investigations, including researching, designing, deploying, and leading training events 
  • Own all phases of forensic examination of digital media, on-site and off-site evidence acquisition and seizure, forensic analysis, and reporting, while maintaining chain of custody and adhering to rules of evidence 
  • Support incident response activities, intrusion events, and malware analysis 
  • Evaluate emerging forensic technologies 
  • Provide operational security assessments 
  • Support cyber forensic and cybersecurity tasks

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance, with ability to obtain a CI polygraph after hire 
  • 3–5 years of experience directly supporting national security investigations, including planning and conducting Digital Forensic Examinations in support of those investigations 
  • Recognized digital forensic analysis or cybersecurity certification (EnCE, GCFE, GCFA, CISSP, or equivalent), backed by hands-on operational experience 
  • Graduate of a credentialed counterintelligence special agent course (CISAC, DCAC, or an equivalent service component school) or a comparable federal law enforcement agent training program 
  • Cyber Crime Investigator Certification from the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA), or a recognized equivalent 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a related discipline (Cybersecurity, Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or similar) 
  • Completion of one or more DCITA courses: Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), or Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC) 
  • Hands-on familiarity with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, or Magnet Forensics 
  • Ability to operate effectively in dynamic, fast-paced environments with limited oversight; professional maturity and self-motivation are essential


ABOUT SPHINX

Sphinx is a mission-focused intelligence, counterintelligence, and cyber solutions firm founded in 2018 by professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare communities. We partner with Defense, Intelligence, and Commercial clients to deliver exceptional personnel and transformative mission capabilities that advance complex, multi-domain intelligence and security missions. As a small business, Sphinx offers direct mission impact, technical leadership opportunities, and an operator-driven culture that larger companies cannot match. 

WHAT SPHINX OFFERS

  • Career Growth: Sphinx's Level-Up Employee Advancement and Performance (LEAP) Program provides structured career progression tied to technical certification achievement, mission performance, and leadership cultivation.
  • Compensation: Market-benchmarked salary against the cleared workforce ecosystem with annual reviews calibrated to TS/SCI and CI/FSP market dynamics.
  • Solution-Focused Culture: Sphinx prioritizes direct leadership access and promotes a Be-Know-Do culture where experienced professionals are empowered to propose and implement solutions that contribute directly high-consequence mission outcomes. 

BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS

We offer a competitive benefits package to include a 401K with corporate match, company paid health, vision, dental, disability, and other insurance options. Sphinx also offers a variety of incentives and opportunities to support the development and well-being of our personnel. 

WHY Choose SPHINX?

Sphinx combines large business impact with small team collaboration. At Sphinx, we don't manage bureaucracy. We lead from a position of technical strength by delivering solutions that drive a measurable impact on every high-consequence mission we support. 

Sphinx LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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About Sphinx

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Evolved Security

Industry
Defense & Space
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Stafford, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
774

Sphinx was founded by a group of professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare communities. With decades of operational and leadership experience as Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officers, our leadership is dedicated to achieving our clients’ missions while developing a motivated team of professionals. We distinguish ourselves through our company capabilities and culture, which is committed to the well-being of the Sphinx team and exceeding our clients’ expectations. The Sphinx Ethos demonstrate our prioritization of Mission First and having the right group of professionals, supported by the company, to achieve that mission. Sphinx provides intelligence, security, and technical services to commercial and public sector clients. We specialize in technical intelligence services such as Cyber Counterintelligence, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Emulation (Red Team) and cyber-related services such as Digital Forensics/Incident Response (DFIR), Threat Hunting, and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). In addition to those specialties, we provide multi-discipline intelligence, systems integration, software development, data science, technical engineering, and other enabling services. Sphinx is unique due to our team and our culture. We prioritize the recruitment and retention of highly qualified, capable, and mature professionals who are passionate about the work they do. The qualities that make them great team members are reinforced and amplified through our culture, which is injected into every aspect of our organization and every decision made. For our clients, this means the services or products they receive are performed or engineered by motivated professionals constantly seeking to improve. All the while, they are backed by a company who is committed to doing the morally right thing and ensuring our clients’ expectations are exceeded.

Offices: Main St, Stafford, Virginia 22554, US

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About Sphinx

LinkedInVisit site

Evolved Security

Industry
Defense & Space
Company size
11-50 employees
Founded
2017
Headquarters
Stafford, Virginia
LinkedIn followers
774

Sphinx was founded by a group of professionals from the Special Operations, Intelligence, and Cyber Warfare communities. With decades of operational and leadership experience as Non-Commissioned and Commissioned Officers, our leadership is dedicated to achieving our clients’ missions while developing a motivated team of professionals. We distinguish ourselves through our company capabilities and culture, which is committed to the well-being of the Sphinx team and exceeding our clients’ expectations. The Sphinx Ethos demonstrate our prioritization of Mission First and having the right group of professionals, supported by the company, to achieve that mission. Sphinx provides intelligence, security, and technical services to commercial and public sector clients. We specialize in technical intelligence services such as Cyber Counterintelligence, Cyber Threat Intelligence, Threat Emulation (Red Team) and cyber-related services such as Digital Forensics/Incident Response (DFIR), Threat Hunting, and Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO). In addition to those specialties, we provide multi-discipline intelligence, systems integration, software development, data science, technical engineering, and other enabling services. Sphinx is unique due to our team and our culture. We prioritize the recruitment and retention of highly qualified, capable, and mature professionals who are passionate about the work they do. The qualities that make them great team members are reinforced and amplified through our culture, which is injected into every aspect of our organization and every decision made. For our clients, this means the services or products they receive are performed or engineered by motivated professionals constantly seeking to improve. All the while, they are backed by a company who is committed to doing the morally right thing and ensuring our clients’ expectations are exceeded.

Offices: Main St, Stafford, Virginia 22554, US

Physical SecurityCyber SecurityCounterintelligenceInsider ThreatIntelligence AnalysisHUMINTSIGINTIncident ResponseCSSPMalware Analysis
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