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The Opportunity
Are you ready to shape the future of global security? The Intelligence Sector at Leidos currently has an opening for a Technical Lead – Digital Forensics & Intrusions to work in our Linthicum, MD location. This is an exciting opportunity to utilize your forensic and technical expertise in support of a U.S. Government partner conducting advanced digital investigations. In this mission, we provide comprehensive digital forensic examination, network analysis, malware analysis, and evidence management services supporting investigative and operational objectives. You will lead forensic teams operating in high-security environments and ensure defensible, legally sound technical outputs. This role directly contributes to national-level investigative and cyber defense missions.
Join a team where your "greatest work" isn't just a slogan—it’s our daily standard.
Contract Status: Proposal Phase/Contingent Upon Award.
Security Clearance: U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
What you'll be doing:
The Technical Lead conducts and oversees comprehensive digital forensic and intrusion analysis operations using diverse technical methodologies and tools. This includes performing digital and multimedia forensic examinations, network forensic analysis, malware reverse engineering, and endpoint analysis to support investigative requirements. Responsibilities include identifying emerging technical threats, maintaining defensible chain-of-custody documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable federal laws and accreditation standards.
The individual manages complex forensic projects from intake through reporting, developing task plans, supervising technical staff, and maintaining quality assurance standards. They establish and maintain forensic methodologies for evidence collection, analysis, documentation, and expert reporting. This role involves engaging stakeholders to gather investigative requirements, providing expert technical recommendations, and preparing technical reports suitable for legal proceedings. They also ensure operational readiness through mentoring, tool validation, and continuous process improvement.
Needed Experience, Skills, and Education:
Bachelor's degree and 7 or more years of experience. Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
5+ years leading forensic or intrusion analysis teams
7+ years performing digital/multimedia forensic examinations
Experience working with Windows, macOS/UNIX, and Linux operating systems
Experience conducting forensic network analysis
Experience analyzing endpoint data, packet captures (PCAP), and related data sources
Experience using industry-standard forensic tools
Strong understanding of chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards.
Clearance Needed:
U.S. Citizenship with an Active or Current DoD TS/SCI required. We are not able to sponsor the clearance requirement.
Preferred Experience, Skills, and Education:
Master’s degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field
Certifications such as GCFA, GCFE, EnCE, CFCE, or equivalent
Experience in ISO 17025 or accredited lab environments
Experience providing expert testimony support
Preferred Tool Experience:
FTK
EnCase
If you're looking for comfort, keep scrolling. At Leidos, we outthink, outbuild, and outpace the status quo — because the mission demands it. We're not hiring followers. We're recruiting the ones who disrupt, provoke, and refuse to fail. Step 10 is ancient history. We're already at step 30 — and moving faster than anyone else dares.
Original Posting:March 10, 2026For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, with multiple plan options, low office-visit copays in some plans, and access to mental health and wellness support tools. The availability of HSA/FSA options and employer contributions is positioned as a meaningful part of the total package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits are framed as a strong component of total rewards, highlighted by a 401(k) match and immediate vesting in the standard package. The Employee Stock Purchase Plan is also presented as an additional long-term wealth-building feature.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing and lifestyle supports extend beyond core insurance, including wellness programs, fitness-related stipends, and assistance resources. Work flexibility and related perks are also included as part of the broader rewards experience.
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What We Do
We Are Leidos For 50 years we have been tackling some of the biggest problems that face our nation and our world. OUR MISSION Through our culture of innovation and history of performance, we develop deep customer trust built on integrity and create enduring solutions that improve our world. Leidos is a science and technology solutions leader working to address some of the world’s toughest challenges in the defense, intelligence, homeland security, civil, and healthcare markets. The company’s 43,000 employees support vital missions for government and commercial customers. Headquartered in Reston, Va., Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $11.09 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2020. Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®. Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the newly launched Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos. Your most important work is ahead.
