Job Title: Digital Forensic Lead – CMMC & CUI Compliance
Location: United States (Remote)
Who are we recruiting for?
A highly respected cybersecurity and risk consultancy operating within regulated government and defence environments. This organisation supports mission-critical customers handling Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and operates at the forefront of digital forensics, incident response, and compliance-driven security. This is a confidential opportunity to take ownership of forensic strategy in environments where accuracy, integrity, and regulatory assurance are essential.
What will you be doing?
- Leading digital forensic investigations across endpoints, servers, cloud, and mobile environments
- Acting as the primary forensic authority during security incidents, ensuring evidence integrity and defensibility
- Maintaining strict chain of custody processes, documentation, and evidence handling standards
- Ensuring all forensic activities align with CMMC Level 2/3, NIST 800-171, RMF, and CUI protection requirements
- Developing and maintaining forensic playbooks and incident response procedures for regulated environments
- Preparing high-quality forensic reports suitable for audits, legal review, and executive governance
- Supporting audit readiness and working closely with assessors, compliance teams, and leadership
- Mentoring and guiding analysts on forensic best practices and compliance obligations
Are you the ideal candidate?
- 5+ years’ experience in digital forensics and incident response within enterprise or government environments
- Strong, practical knowledge of CMMC, CUI handling, NIST 800-171, RMF, and audit expectations
- Proven ability to lead investigations where evidence may be subject to regulatory or legal scrutiny
- Hands-on experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, and SIEM/XDR platforms
- Confident producing clear, defensible forensic documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Certifications such as GCFA, CHFI, CCE, or equivalent strongly preferred
- Active security clearance (or the ability to obtain one) is required
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive salary of $120,000 – $150,000 (DOE) with 1099 contract option available
- Opportunity to work on high-impact, sensitive cybersecurity engagements
- Senior-level ownership and influence over forensic and incident response strategy
- Exposure to government, defence, and highly regulated customers
- A role built on trust, autonomy, and professional credibility
- Long-term growth within a specialised and respected security practice
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