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Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Senior Cybercrime Analyst

Security Operations & Incident ResponseConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeArlington County, Arlington, VA, USA$145k - $165k

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be a U.S. citizen.
  • Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance.
  • Must have a bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of investigative experience in a cyber, financial crime, or intelligence support role.
  • Must have demonstrated experience tracing cryptocurrency transactions using platforms such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM, Elliptic, or similar tools.
  • Must have a proven track record working in cybersecurity or law enforcement-related environments.
  • Must have experience conducting investigations involving darknet forums, vendor shops, or threat actor networks.
  • Must have knowledge of cybercriminal ecosystems, common laundering typologies, smart contracts, initial coin offerings, and anonymity techniques such as mixers and privacy coins.
  • Must have basic proficiency in MySQL and the ability to extract and manipulate data from large or unstructured datasets.
  • Must have a strong background in social media exploitation, IP resolution, DNS research, and OSINT tools such as Maltego, DomainTools, and managed attribution platforms.
  • Must be able to brief law enforcement partners and contribute to case development.
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and be able to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to collaborate effectively with internal teams and external law enforcement agencies.
  • Must be willing to serve as a fact or expert witness when required.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct end-to-end cryptocurrency tracing to support attribution of illicit financial activity involving darknet vendors, cryptocurrency scams, ransomware, pig-butchering schemes, fraud, and related activity.
  • Analyze cryptocurrency transactions and blockchain data to trace illicit financial flows, uncover criminal activities, and identify key suspects involved in cybercrime operations.
  • Provide real-time investigative support to IRS-CI agents by contributing technical insights and contextualized intelligence to build prosecutorial cases.
  • Support dark web investigations, including threat actor research and forensic review of marketplaces, chat platforms, and credential dumps.
  • Use OSINT tools and selector-based targeting techniques to monitor online platforms, identify potential leads or suspects, and map actor behavior across social media, dark web forums, and public datasets; pivot from identifiers such as Bitcoin addresses, IPs, emails, or monikers.
  • Extract and analyze structured and unstructured data from databases, subpoena returns, or seized infrastructure using SQL and data analysis tools such as DBeaver, Navicat, or similar platforms.
  • Produce clear, concise, and actionable reports detailing investigative findings, methodologies, attribution assessments, evidence trails, and technical details for law enforcement partners.
  • Collaborate with U.S. Attorneys and prosecutors on investigative findings and case development, and assist in preparing case materials for indictment or trial.

Desired Qualifications

  • Prior experience working alongside federal law enforcement agencies, with a deep understanding of investigative processes and protocols.
  • Chainalysis certifications such as CRC, CISC, or CEIC, TRM Academy, or similar credentials.
  • Experience with covert persona operations or open-source protocols.
  • Understanding of legal frameworks and compliance related to digital evidence and cybercrime investigations.
  • Background in targeting, threat attribution, or tracking high-value actors across platforms.
  • Strong analytical thinking and the ability to solve complex problems using technical knowledge and investigative techniques.

About the Company

Akima

Federal contractor delivering facilities, IT, logistics

Akima provides contracted, integrated services to the U.S. federal government across facilities, IT, logistics, protective services, systems engineering, mission support, FF&E, and construction. It delivers these offerings through multi-domain services that support government missions. As an Alaska Native-owned subsidiary of NANA, Akima combines mission outcomes for customers with long-term value creation for its parent and Iñupiat community. Its goal is to help customer missions succeed while sustaining value for NANA and its shareholders.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Colorado Springs, CO
Founded
1995

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