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Forensic analyst roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship when employers file PERM labor certification with the DOL, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available. Crime labs, federal agencies, and private firms have established sponsorship pathways for foreign nationals with forensic science, chemistry, or digital forensics credentials.
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As a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Examiner, you will serve in an intermediate to advanced role to the DFIR space. You will be tasked with working DFIR matters as assigned by the Digital Forensic Examiner Lead or Digital Forensic Examiner Senior Team lead. You will collect, analyze, and present digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations. As an Examiner, you will apply specific functional knowledge, and working and general industry knowledge. In this role you will develop or contribute to solutions on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. You will work independently along with some guidance, and may review or guide activities of more junior employees.
What You'll Work On:
- Generate necessary paperwork and data entry for new matters.
- Work cyber incident response investigations requiring forensic, malware, and log analysis.
- Collect and analyze forensic images and triage datasets to identify the presence of malware and the actions taken.
- Collect and analyze malware, and logs from various types.
- Determine whether unauthorized access or data ex-filtration occurred.
- Analyze systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Provide analysis results for senior level review, both written and oral communications.
- Provide analysis results orally to clients.
- Prepare detailed technical reports in an understandable manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- Experience with full life-cycle case management of large scale and complex investigations, and direct report management of personnel on cases
- Experience working with Microsoft Windows and non-Windows systems such as Mac or Linux, and with scripting or programming such as PowerShell or Python
- Experience in forensic and incident response methodology
- Ability to take detailed notes and write reports, and effectively communicate with counsel, client leadership, and high-level management
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, and work independently in highly collaborative team environments
- Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis
- Ability to perform log analysis of multiple types
- Ability to identify misuse, malware, or unauthorized activity through forensic or log analysis
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
- 1+ years of experience with Incident Response or Digital Forensics
- Experience with digital forensic tools including EnCase, FTK, Axiom, Splunk, Elk Stack, and open-source applications
- Experience working with mobile devices
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools such as SentinelOne
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security preferred; Master’s degree in cyber security a plus
- CCE, EnCE, CFCE, ACE, CISSP, GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GNFA Certification
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
The Opportunity:
As a Digital Forensics and Incident Response (DFIR) Examiner, you will serve in an intermediate to advanced role to the DFIR space. You will be tasked with working DFIR matters as assigned by the Digital Forensic Examiner Lead or Digital Forensic Examiner Senior Team lead. You will collect, analyze, and present digital-related evidence in support of computer criminal investigations. As an Examiner, you will apply specific functional knowledge, and working and general industry knowledge. In this role you will develop or contribute to solutions on a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. You will work independently along with some guidance, and may review or guide activities of more junior employees.
What You'll Work On:
- Generate necessary paperwork and data entry for new matters.
- Work cyber incident response investigations requiring forensic, malware, and log analysis.
- Collect and analyze forensic images and triage datasets to identify the presence of malware and the actions taken.
- Collect and analyze malware, and logs from various types.
- Determine whether unauthorized access or data ex-filtration occurred.
- Analyze systems to identify Indicators of Compromise (IOCs).
- Provide analysis results for senior level review, both written and oral communications.
- Provide analysis results orally to clients.
- Prepare detailed technical reports in an understandable manner.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Join us. The world can't wait.
You Have:
- Experience with full life-cycle case management of large scale and complex investigations, and direct report management of personnel on cases
- Experience working with Microsoft Windows and non-Windows systems such as Mac or Linux, and with scripting or programming such as PowerShell or Python
- Experience in forensic and incident response methodology
- Ability to take detailed notes and write reports, and effectively communicate with counsel, client leadership, and high-level management
- Ability to prioritize work assignments, and work independently in highly collaborative team environments
- Ability to correlate events from multiple sources to create a timeline analysis
- Ability to perform log analysis of multiple types
- Ability to identify misuse, malware, or unauthorized activity through forensic or log analysis
- HS diploma or GED
Nice If You Have:
- 1+ years of experience with Incident Response or Digital Forensics
- Experience with digital forensic tools including EnCase, FTK, Axiom, Splunk, Elk Stack, and open-source applications
- Experience working with mobile devices
- Experience with endpoint detection and response tools such as SentinelOne
- Bachelor’s degree in cyber security preferred; Master’s degree in cyber security a plus
- CCE, EnCE, CFCE, ACE, CISSP, GIAC Certified Intrusion Analyst (GCIA), GCFE, GCFA, GREM, or GNFA Certification
Compensation
At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.
Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $69,400.00 to $158,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.
Identity Statement
As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.
Candidate AI Usage Policy
AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided.
Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.
- Remote: If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
- Hybrid: If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
- Onsite: If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.
Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Forensic Analyst
Match your degree to PERM job requirements
PERM certification locks in a specific minimum education requirement. If your forensic science role requires a bachelor's degree, confirm your foreign credential has been evaluated for U.S. equivalency before your employer files with DOL.
Target labs with prior PERM filing history
Search OFLC disclosure data for employers who have previously filed PERM applications under forensic analyst or crime analyst job codes. Labs with prior filings understand the process and are far less likely to stall mid-sponsorship.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Filter forensic analyst roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate. This surfaces employers who have actively sponsored EB-2 or EB-3 candidates, saving you time spent on applications that lead to dead ends.
Clarify SOC code with your prospective employer
Forensic analysts can be classified under multiple Standard Occupational Classification codes, and the choice affects prevailing wage levels. Verify which SOC code your employer intends to use before the PERM recruitment period begins.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for your specific SOC code and work location. Your employer must pay at least that amount throughout the PERM process, so understand the figure before your offer letter is drafted.
Plan for EB-3 priority date queues by nationality
EB-3 green card timelines vary sharply by birth country. Check the USCIS Visa Bulletin to understand your priority date category before accepting a role, since some nationalities face multi-year waits even after PERM approval.
Green Card Forensic Analyst: Frequently Asked Questions
Do forensic analyst roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Both categories apply depending on the role's requirements. EB-2 covers positions requiring an advanced degree or candidates with strong professional credentials in forensic science, chemistry, or digital forensics. EB-3 covers skilled positions requiring a bachelor's degree. Your employer's PERM filing defines which category applies, so the job description requirements matter as much as your own qualifications.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for forensic analysts?
H-1B visa is a temporary work visa subject to an annual lottery cap, while EB-2 and EB-3 green cards offer permanent residency with no annual lottery. The trade-off is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status together typically take several years. EB-3 has no cap concerns for most nationalities at the petition stage, but priority date backlogs vary by birth country.
Which employers typically sponsor forensic analysts for green cards?
Federal agencies, state crime labs, private forensic consulting firms, and large financial institutions with fraud investigation units have all sponsored forensic analysts through PERM. You can identify employers with prior sponsorship history by searching OFLC disclosure data or using Migrate Mate to filter forensic analyst roles by green card sponsorship track record.
What documents should I prepare before a forensic analyst PERM sponsorship begins?
Your employer needs your educational credentials evaluated for U.S. equivalency, especially if your forensic science degree is from outside the United States. Gather transcripts, a credential evaluation report from a NACES-recognized evaluator, and documentation of any specialized certifications such as Certified Forensic Computer Examiner or ASCLD accreditation experience. These are commonly requested during PERM audits.
Can I switch employers during the green card process as a forensic analyst?
Switching employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process. After I-140 approval and once your priority date is within 180 days of becoming current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to move to a same or similar forensic analyst role without losing your place in the queue. Consult an immigration attorney before making any job change mid-process.