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Forensics Lead with Security Clearance

MANTECHChandler, AZ🇺🇸United StatesPosted 14 Jul 2026

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Work Type
Hybrid
Schedule
Employee
Level
Mid Senior

Job Description

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career, and team-oriented Forensics Lead to support a DHS customer in Chandler, AZ OR the National Capital Region. As part of this mission, you will help the organization maintain its prestigious designation as a Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSP) and Center of Excellence (COE). Our team provides comprehensive, 24/7/365 security services supporting an expansive network across LANs, WANs, and advanced Cloud-based infrastructures. This is a unique opportunity to utilize a "kill chain" process to thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT). Key Responsibilities: * Conduct remote imaging and digital media analysis using enterprise forensic tools.
* Perform reverse engineering of malicious code to identify indicators of compromise.
* Support legal and investigative organizations by preserving forensically sound data.
* Respond to email attacks by identifying and blocking malicious domains and metadata.
* Thwart Advanced Persistent Threats (APT) using forensic "kill chain" processes. Minimum Qualifications: * Bachelor's Degree.
* 5+ years of security-related experience with extensive digital forensics background.
* One of the following: CISSP (Associate), CCSP, SSCP, GMON, GCIH, GCIA, GECD, CEH, or CASP AND one from the DOD 8570 CSSP list. Preferred Skills: * Experience in a malware analysis lab using VM sandboxing and packet-level traffic analysis.
* Technical expertise in performing packet-level traffic analysis. Clearance Requirements: * Must be a U.S. Citizen.
* Active Secret clearance, AND TS/SCI Eligibility
* Must be able to obtain and maintain an ICE Entry on Duty (EOD) Suitability. Physical Requirements: * Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
* Occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, or to communicate with co-workers and customers.
* Proven ability to reverse engineer malicious code and identify indicators of compromise.
* Experience supporting legal organizations with forensically sound data preservation.
* Experience with post-quantum computing assessment/implementation

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