Digital Media Forensics SME

Digital Media Forensics Subject Matter Expert (SME)

Leidos Defense Sector

Location - Fort Meade MD

Leidos is seeking an accomplished Digital Media Forensics SME to join our highperforming team supporting critical national security this role you will apply deep technical expertise investigative acumen and operational judgment to drive complex forensic examinations and strengthen the nations cyber defense posture. This position is ideal for a seasoned professional who thrives at the intersection of digital forensics cyber operations and missionfocused innovation.

What Youll Do

As a Digital Media Forensics SME you will play a central role in supporting sensitive national security investigations and advancing forensic tradecraft across the enterprise. Your responsibilities will include:

Mission & Operational Support

• Conduct fullspectrum digital media forensic examinations including onsite and offsite evidence acquisition imaging analysis and reporting.
• Ensure strict adherence to chainofcustody procedures and all applicable rules of evidence.
• Provide expert operational security assessments and support cyber forensic and cybersecurity activities across diverse mission environments.

Technical Leadership & Innovation

• Research evaluate and integrate emerging forensic technologies tools and methodologies.
• Design and deploy advanced forensic workflows to enhance investigative effectiveness and mission readiness.
• Lead the development of new capabilities to address evolving threats and digital exploitation challenges.

Training Mentorship & Collaboration

• Develop deliver and lead training events for government and mission partners.
• Mentor junior analysts and contribute to the growth of organizational forensic expertise.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to support complex investigations and multiagency operations.

Required Education & Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following experience pathways with recent experience (within the last 2 years) in digital forensics:

• High School Diploma 20 years of relevant experience
• Associates Degree 17 years of relevant experience
• Bachelors or Masters Degree 15 years of relevant experience

Required Certifications & Technical Qualifications

To be considered candidates must possess:

• DoD Certified Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE). Candidates who do not have a DFE must obtain one within 12 months after being hired.
• Minimum 2 years of hostbased forensic experience
• At least one additional digital forensic certification such as:
  • Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
  • GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
  • EnCase Certified Examiner
• Minimum 2 years of mobile device forensics experience

Required Security Clearance:

• Current Top Secret SCI security clearance .
• If required ; successful pass a polygraph after being hired.

What Sets You Apart

• Proven ability to perform complex forensic examinations in highstakes environments
• Strong understanding of digital evidence handling exploitation techniques and investigative workflows
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to both technical and nontechnical audiences
• Commitment to mission integrity and excellence in support of national security operations

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Pay Range:

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.