Digital Forensic Examiner

The Opportunity:

As a Digital Forensic Examiner, you will play a critical role in uncovering the truth hidden within today’s most complex electronic devices. From mobile phones and memory cards to drones, IoT systems, and custom electronics, you will apply advanced forensic methodologies to extract, preserve, and analyze digital evidence in support of high‑impact law enforcement investigations. Your expertise in identifying digital artifacts, tracing malicious activity, and understanding adversarial tools, tactics, and procedures will directly support efforts to counter emerging threats. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on analytical challenges, has a deep curiosity for how systems are exploited, and possesses the meticulous attention to detail required to follow digital footprints wherever they lead.

In this position, you will move beyond traditional “push‑button” forensics and into an environment designed for deep technical exploration. You will have the time, resources, and specialized toolsets needed to develop new capabilities, reverse‑engineer electronic systems, and uncover artifacts that others overlook. Working alongside a multidisciplinary team of investigators, engineers, and mission partners, you will contribute to the full lifecycle of forensic analysis—from initial acquisition and triage to vulnerability assessment and capability development. Your work will support both warfighter and law enforcement operations, helping to identify threats, understand adversary capabilities, and develop new methods to exploit and analyze emerging technologies.

Joining our team means stepping into a high‑visibility, high‑impact role where your technical skill is valued and your professional growth is prioritized. You will leverage industry‑leading forensic platforms, custom hardware solutions, and optimized lab environments to perform electronic data recovery, device exploitation, and in‑depth digital examinations tied to real‑world cases. This is an opportunity to expand your expertise exponentially while contributing to investigations that protect communities and strengthen national security. If you are ready to apply your forensic talent to meaningful missions and push the boundaries of what is possible in digital investigations, we invite you to.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 3+ years of experience with forensic analysis techniques, including imaging, extracting, and parsing data from electronic devices

• Experience with commercial off the shelf forensics products, including Exterro Forensic Toolkit (FTK), Cellebrite, MSAB XRY, or Magnet Axiom

• Experience with advanced forensic extraction techniques using In-System Programming, JTAG, and Chip-Off using various flasher boxes or universal programmers

• Ability to prepare written documents, including reports, test plans, design specifications, requirements documents, and training materials

• Ability to brief and present findings to clients, customers, and external partners, interact with client engineers, and respond to technical questions and requests from customers

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor's degree

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with modern software exploitation techniques, secure boot process, and bootloader design implementation for iOS or Android platforms

• Experience with static reverse engineering of software binaries, including Ghidra or IDA Pro

• Experience testing electronic or electrical devices with standard lab equipment, including oscilloscopes, power supplies, RF signal generators, waveform generators, audio analyzers, DSP analyzers, and multimeters

• Experience performing analysis, generating schematics, and troubleshooting electronic or electrical devices to the component level in various conditions

• Experience with Chain of Custody and evidence handling procedures in a forensic laboratory

• Experience with Python, C, or C++ programming languages

• Knowledge of electronic circuit design and PCB layout

• Ability to travel internationally up to 10% of the time

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.