Forensic Scientist

Peraton is currently seeking skilled and qualified candidates for our Forensic Scientist Investigator position with the USPS program.  This position will be responsible for performing in-depth forensics examinations of computers and other electronic devices. The investigator will use a variety of digital forensics tools to conduct forensic examination activities including assisting in the analysis of network, computer and other devices which may contain digital evidence.

Day to Day Work Responsibilities:

• Provide knowledge in computer and network forensics.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments/penetration tests of information systems.
• Develops, researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, countermeasures, and trend in computer and network vulnerabilities, data hiding, and encryption.
• Identifies, deters, monitors, and investigates computer and network intrusions.
• Provide computer forensic support to high technology investigations in the form of evidence seizure, computer forensic analysis, and data recovery.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years’ experience, master’s degree with 3+ years’ experience or high school diploma or GED with 9+ years’ experience.
• U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder (Must have resided in the U.S. the past 5 years with no more than 6 months outside travel of the U.S. during this time frame).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance.
• Strong experience in information security operations and/or related IT operations.
• Experience and understanding of dead box and network forensics with an aptitude for memory forensics.
• Certifications in one or more of the following: CompTIA Net+, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+. CPTE or CEH and GCIA

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Splunk, Sentinel One, and Magnet Forensics preferred

Peraton is a next-generation national security company that drives missions of consequence spanning the globe and extending to the farthest reaches of the galaxy. As the world’s leading mission capability integrator and transformative enterprise IT provider, we deliver trusted, highly differentiated solutions and technologies to protect our nation and allies. Peraton operates at the critical nexus between traditional and nontraditional threats across all domains: land, sea, space, air, and cyberspace. The company serves as a valued partner to essential government agencies and supports every branch of the U.S. armed forces. Each day, our employees do the can’t be done by solving the most daunting challenges facing our customers. Visit peraton.com to learn how we’re keeping people around the world safe and secure.