Cyber Crime Investigator

Company: Sphinx LLC
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Cyber Crime Investigator Clearance : Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire Location : Quantico, VA | Washington, DC | Reston, VA Years of Experience : Must have at least 3-5 years of experience providing digital forensics and/or cyber support to investigations, preferably counterintelligence investigations. Description: The Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI) serves as a technical subject matter expert supporting the agencies counterintelligence program. The CCI will leverage traditional and cyber experience while conducting sensitive national security investigations to ensure the conduct of a fair, unbiased, and professional investigation. Responsibilities : Shall support counterintelligence (CI) and counterterrorism (CT) investigations research, design, deploy, and lead training events Shall evaluate emerging forensic technologies Shall provide operational security assessments Shall support cyber forensic and cyber security tasks Shall be responsible for all phases of the forensic examination of digital media, including on-site and off-site evidence acquisition/seizures, forensic analysis, and reporting, while maintaining chain of custody and following rules of evidence Shall provide support for incident response activities, intrusion events, and malware analysis Required Qualifications : Must currently possess an active TS/SCI security clearance and be able to obtain a CI polygraph after hire Must have at least 3-5 years of experience supporting national security investigations to include the conduct of Digital Forensic Examinations ISO of such investigations. Must be capable of operating within a diverse environment and comfortable operating with limited guidance and oversight, maturity and self-motivation required. Must possess recognized digital forensic analysis/cyber security certifications and experience. Desired Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited school in a related discipline Completion of Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) courses to include, Forensic Intrusion in a Windows Environment (FIWE), Windows Forensic Examiner (WFE), Computer Incident Responders Course (CIRC). Familiarity with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, AccessData FTK, Autopsy/Sleuth Kit, SIFT, Magnet Forensics, or others. Advanced certifications in digital forensics to include GCFA, GCFE, FTK/EnCase Certified Examiner, or equivalent training. Graduate of Counterintelligence Special Agent credentialing course such as CISAC, DCAC, or other service component school. Possess the Cyber Crime Investigator Certification from the Defense Cyber Investigations Training Academy (DCITA) US Government COVID-19 Requirements: In accordance with the latest guidance, all personnel supporting covered contracts must provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or an approved accommodation. Additional requirements may apply as agencies interpret and implement their own policies in response to Presidential Executive Order. Sphinx will consider Religious and Medical Waiver requests for all candidates who request them. Please submit questions or requests to Jobs@SphinxSecure[.]com Job Type: Full-time Salary: $135,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Referral program Relocation assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Supplemental pay types: Bonus pay Signing bonus

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