Technical Lead - Digital Forensics & Intrusions

Description

Looking for an opportunity to make an impact?

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If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

The Opportunity

Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead - Digital Forensics & Intrusions to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your forensic and technical expertise in support of a U.S. Government partner conducting advanced digital investigations. In this mission, we provide comprehensive digital forensic examination, network analysis, malware analysis, and evidence management services supporting investigative and operational objectives. You will lead forensic teams operating in high-security environments and ensure defensible, legally sound technical outputs. This role directly contributes to national-level investigative and cyber defense missions.

Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan-it's our daily standard.

Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.

Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

What you'll be doing:

The Technical Lead conducts and oversees comprehensive digital forensic and intrusion analysis operations using diverse technical methodologies and tools. This includes performing digital and multimedia forensic examinations, network forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and endpoint analysis to support investigative requirements. Responsibilities include identifying emerging technical threats, maintaining defensible chain-of-custody documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws and accreditation standards.

The individual manages complex forensic projects from intake through reporting, developing task plans, supervising technical staff, and maintaining quality assurance standards. They establish and maintain forensic methodologies for evidence collection, analysis, documentation, and expert reporting. This role involves engaging stakeholders to gather investigative requirements, providing expert technical recommendations, and preparing technical reports suitable for legal proceedings. They also ensure operational readiness through mentoring, tool validation, and continuous process improvement.

Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Bachelor's degree and 7 or more years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.

• 5+ years leading forensic or intrusion analysis teams

• 7+ years performing digital/multimedia forensic examinations

• Experience working with Windows, macOS/UNIX, and Linux operating systems

• Experience conducting forensic network analysis

• Experience analyzing endpoint data, packet captures (PCAP), and related data sources

• Experience using industry-standard forensic tools

• Strong understanding of chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards.

Clearance Needed:

U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.

Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:

• Master's degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field

• Certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CFCE, or equivalent

• Experience in ISO 17025 or accredited lab environments

• Experience providing expert testimony support

Preferred Tool Experience:

• FTK

• EnCase

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For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com.

Pay and Benefits

Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers. Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement. More details are available at www.leidos.com/careers/pay-benefits.

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Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.