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Join Our Team at BlueHalo!

Are you ready to make a difference? At BlueHalo , we’re on a mission to support initiatives that truly matter. We’re looking for exceptional and motivated talent to join our dynamic team, where innovation meets purpose. If you’re a problem solver, technologist, or operator eager to drive meaningful change in national security, we want you!

About the Role: Digital Forensics Engineer

As a Digital Forensics Engineer , you will be part of a cutting-edge team dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art technical research and solutions. If you have a passion for tackling challenging problems and possess strong research and collaboration skills, this role is for you!

What You Will Do

• Analyze Multimedia: Dive deep into metadata and digital properties of multimedia files (images, videos, audio) to determine their origin and processing history.
• Advanced Forensic Techniques: Utilize industry-leading software to assess the authenticity of files and identify potential malicious alterations.
• Conduct Research: Employ the scientific method to explore digital forensics topics and tackle technical challenges independently.
• Best Practices: Follow established protocols for the identification, collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
• File Processing: Manipulate video/audio files across various formats and compression standards using tools like FFmpeg.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with your team to share knowledge, communicate progress, and solve technical challenges.
• Quality Control: Perform periodic inspections of digital content to ensure high standards.
• Documentation: Create and maintain detailed procedural documentation to enhance institutional knowledge.
• Stay Updated: Keep abreast of emerging trends and tools in the digital forensics industry.
• Support Development: Collaborate with software engineers to aid in the design and quality assurance of customer-facing products.

What Qualifications You Will Bring

• Citizenship: This position requires US Citizenship.
• Experience: Over 9 years as a research engineer.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.
• Technical Knowledge: Comprehensive understanding of ISO base media file formats and anti-forensic techniques.
• Software Familiarity: Experience with image editors like Adobe Photoshop and GIMP.

Concepts That Should Seem Familiar to You

• Photography principles (ISO, exposure time, focal length) and their impact on images and videos.
• Forensics tools such as ExifTool, Hex Editors, Magnet Verify, FFmpeg, MediaInfo, and Amped Authenticat.

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience with Jira for project management.
• Basic scripting skills in Python.
• GIAC certifications in Battlefield Forensics and Acquisition (GBFA) or Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF).
• ACIS certification as a Certified Mobile Device Examiner.

Experience & Education Requirements

• Experience: 9 years as a Research Engineer.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field.

Licenses & Certifications

• Clearance: No clearance required.

Equal Opportunity Employer: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the notice from the Department of Labor.

Ready to make your mark? Join us at BlueHalo and be part of something bigger!

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