Hiring: Systems Forensic Examiner Company: Peraton Location: Linthicum, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 18:41:12 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, Android, Linux, Top Secret Clearance, iOS About the job Experience: •4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS •At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensics on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android and iOS Required Skills: •Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Systems Forensic Examiner examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. •Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. •Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. •Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. •Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports. •One or more related certifications such as the EnCE, CFCE, CCE, or CISSP •Knowledge of a programming or scripting language Qualifications: •Minimum of 8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; However, four years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree •Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc. •Requires an active Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility •8 years with BS/BA; Minimum of 6 years with MS/MA; However, four years of additional experience can be considered in lieu of a Bachelors degree Compensation: •$135,000 - $216,000 / year •Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!