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Senior Forensic Developer

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Summary

Senior developer builds specialized forensic software for federal cybercrime investigations, parsing file systems, memory, and binary data to help analysts reconstruct events and validate evidence.

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In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture.

Description of Task to be Performed:

In this role, you will design and build the specialized forensic software that powers federal cybercrime and digital‑evidence investigations. You’ll merge your deep understanding of digital‑forensics tradecraft with advanced software‑engineering skill to create tools that investigators rely on to uncover critical artifacts, reconstruct events, and validate evidence.

You will work at the core of a technical engineering team, collaborating with forensic SMEs, crypto engineers, and software developers to design and deliver capabilities the entire mission relies on for digital‑evidence analysis and cyber‑investigative success.

You will architect and implement forensic capabilities that operate at the lowest levels of an operating system including parsing file systems, analyzing volatile memory, dissecting binary data, and automating complex investigative workflows. Your work will directly enable investigators to analyze devices, interpret digital evidence, and uncover malicious activity with greater speed and accuracy.

As a Senior Forensic Developer, you will serve as a technical authority for forensic capability development, ensuring that the tools you build meet strict evidentiary standards and integrate seamlessly into mission platforms. You’ll collaborate closely with forensic analysts, cyber operators, and mission partners to transform investigative needs into reliable, validated, court‑ready software solutions.

This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer who thrives at the intersection of software development, digital forensics, and mission‑driven innovation, and who wants their code to directly support national‑security and law‑enforcement operations.

Work location: Work is mostly remote, with occasional visits to customer and/or corporate locations in DC/Northern Virginia. Applicants who do not currently reside within commuting distance to these locations should describe how they would satisfy any onsite requirements. Remote status is subject to change at the customer’s direction, but is expected to continue.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced forensic applications supporting artifact extraction, file‑system parsing, memory analysis, and mobile‑device parsing.
  • Engineer automation frameworks to enhance investigative efficiency and evidentiary processing.
  • Perform reverse engineering and binary analysis to support forensic tool development.
  • Ensure all tools meet evidentiary standards and validation requirements.
  • Integrate forensic tooling into enterprise systems and investigative platforms.
  • Produce technical documentation, design artifacts, and validation reports.
  • Support investigators and forensic analysts with custom capability development.

Required Qualifications:

  • At least 5 years of software development experience focused on digital forensics or investigative tooling.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field.
  • Experience developing enterprise‑grade forensic applications meeting evidentiary requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of one or more of OS internals, reverse engineering, binary analysis, and scripting/automation.
  • Familiarity with forensic platforms such as EnCase, AXIOM, X‑Ways, and Cellebrite.
  • Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Candidates must meet eligibility requirements for a Secret clearance. DHS Entry on Duty (EOD) suitability is required to begin support. Following EOD approval, candidates will be processed for, and must successfully obtain a Secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s preferred
  • Forensic certifications (GCFE, GASF, CFCE, EnCE) beneficial.
  • Experience with IDA Pro, Ghidra, radare2, or similar tools.
  • Experience developing plugins or forensic‑tool extensions.
  • Thrives developing in fast moving, agile environments.
  • Active DHS EOD suitability
Benefits
  • Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
  • 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
  • 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
  • 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
  • Competitive Pay
  • Generous paid leave and holiday package
  • Tuition and training reimbursement
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
About AnaVation
AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team.
If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you!
AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What this application asks

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Resume/CV, Full name, Email, Phone, Current location, Current company, LinkedIn URL, GitHub URL, Other website

  • Home address written answer
  • email written answer
  • Are you Legally Authorized to Work in the United States? In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire choose one · optional
  • Have you ever been granted security clearance by a U.S. Federal Government Agency? If yes, please state the level of clearance and Granting Agency Name. written answer
  • What is your expected salary range? written answer
  • EDUCATION: Please provided School Name, Dates Attended, Major, Degree Earned for all schools attended. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Using a separate section for each position, describe in detail all work experience including periods of unemployment. Resumes may not be substituted in lieu of completing the following employment information. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer
  • EMPLOYMENT RECORD: List all employment experience, starting with the most recent or present employer, including US Military Service, and working back for the past three employers. Please include Employer Name, Position Held, Dates of Employment. written answer · optional
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  • PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES: List three professional references (other than those listed as current/former supervisor) that we may contact: Please provide Name, Relationship, Phone Number and email. written answer
  • PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND INITIAL EACH PARAGRAPH BEFORE SIGNING I have disclosed all information that is relevant and should be considered applicable to my candidacy for employment. choose one · optional
  • I understand, where permissible under applicable state and local law, I may be subject to a pre-employment drug screen and background check after receiving a conditional offer of employment to investigate my criminal background [, driving record][, credit history] and other matters related to my suitability for employment. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that the information given by me is true in all respects. I authorize AnaVation, LLC and its representatives to contact my prior employers and all others (with the exception of my current employer, only if I have marked “May we contact?” of this application as “No”) for the purpose of verification of the information I have supplied and release same from any liability resulting from the information released. I authorize employers, schools and other persons named on this application to provide any information or transcripts requested. choose one · optional
  • I understand employment with AnaVation, LLC is also contingent on my providing sufficient documentation necessary to establish my identity and eligibility to work in the United States. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not conflict with, or result in the violation of, breach of, or default under, any contract, agreement or understanding that I am a party to or am bound by, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, my employment with AnaVation, LLC will not violate any non-solicitation, non-competition or other similar covenant or agreement I have with any of my prior employers, other than those I have disclosed in this application, if any. choose one · optional
  • I hereby certify that, if employed, I will report to my supervisor, a representative of HR or other member of management, if I am ever harassed or discriminated against by someone in the company or if I ever become aware of any unethical behavior by any employee. choose one · optional
  • I expressly understand and agree that, if employed, my employment, having no specified term, is based upon mutual consent and may be terminated at will, with or without cause, by either party (AnaVation, LLC or me) without prior notice to the other, unless otherwise prohibited by law. Additionally, I understand that no representation, whether oral or written, by any representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC, at any time, can constitute an implied or express contract of employment. I further understand no representative or agent of AnaVation, LLC has the authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any change in any policy, procedure, benefit or other terms or condition of employment other than in a document signed by the Chief Executive Officer or an authorized representative. choose one · optional
  • I certify that all of the above information is true and complete, and I understand that any falsification or omission of information may disqualify you from further consideration for employment or, if hired, may result in termination regardless of the time elapsed before discovery. Note: An offer of employment is conditioned upon complying with AnaVation, LLC's requirements including, but not limited to, signing a consent to conduct a background investigation. MY SIGNATURE IS EVIDENCE THAT I HAVE READ AND AGREE WITH THE ABOVE STATEMENTS._ Applicant's signature (selecting yes below is equivalent to a handwritten signature) choose one · optional
  • This position requires eligibility for a U.S. government security clearance, which requires U.S. citizenship. Are you a U.S. citizen? choose one
  • Do you currently hold an Active U.S. Government Security Clearance choose one

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