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Digital Forensic Engineer
full-timeChantilly

Summary

Location

Chantilly

Type

full-time

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About this role

SAIC is seeking a Digital Forensics Engineer in Chantilly, VA to serve as members of an organizational security program. This position requires an active TS/SCI with Polygraph to start.

The hired individual will perform the following key responsibilities:

  • Conduct forensic acquisition and analysis on mobile and digital media devices
  • Review evidentiary data (log files, file system parameters, metadata, etc.) to determine presence of misclassified data, identify malicious intrusions, and assess threat to the organization
  • Generate analytical reports detailing forensic actions taken, acquisition of and items of interest found in evidence, integrity checks, and suggested security actions determined from the evidence provided
  • Conduct forensics review on products proposed for consideration to the organizational product (software and hardware) listing
  • Support maintenance of digital forensic tools and systems
  • Conduct routine research to recommend areas of improvement to existing digital forensic tools, processes and procedures


  • Active TS/SCI with Poly security clearance.
  • Must be US Citizen.
  • TYPICAL EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more experience; Masters and twelve (12) years or more experience; PhD or JD and nine (9) years related experience.
  • Active certification and working experience with one of more of the following forensic tools: Axiom, Cellebrite, EnCase, Forensics Toolkit (FTK), or Paladin.
  • Proficient communication, briefing and writing skills.

Other facts

Tech stack
Digital Forensics,Forensic Acquisition,Data Analysis,Evidentiary Data Review,Analytical Reporting,Forensics Review,Digital Forensic Tools,Research,Communication,Briefing Skills,Writing Skills,Axiom,Cellebrite,EnCase,Forensics Toolkit,Paladin

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500 mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.5 billion.

Team size: 10,001+ employees
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Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing
Founding Year: 1969

What you'll do

  • The Digital Forensic Engineer will conduct forensic acquisition and analysis on mobile and digital media devices, review evidentiary data to identify malicious intrusions, and generate analytical reports. Additionally, they will support the maintenance of digital forensic tools and conduct research for improvements.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Digital Forensic Engineer do at SAIC?

As a Digital Forensic Engineer at SAIC, you will: the Digital Forensic Engineer will conduct forensic acquisition and analysis on mobile and digital media devices, review evidentiary data to identify malicious intrusions, and generate analytical reports. Additionally, they will support the maintenance of digital forensic tools and conduct research for improvements..

Why join SAIC as a Digital Forensic Engineer?

SAIC is a leading Defense and Space Manufacturing company.

Is the Digital Forensic Engineer position at SAIC remote?

The Digital Forensic Engineer position at SAIC is based in Chantilly, Virginia, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

How do I apply for the Digital Forensic Engineer position at SAIC?

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