Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance
Dexian Signature FederalRole Overview
Dexian Signature Federal is hiring a mid-level Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance. This is a full-time role in Tysons. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
Signature Federal Systems is looking for cryptocurrency experts with experience in either banking/financial investigation and/or relevant education in information systems or computer science, finance, or FINTECH. The ideal candidates will be tech-savvy analysts with data processing skills who want to grow and develop by initiating analysis on unique data sets. This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity to support the national security mission of the United States in the field of data analytics and financial exploitation. The preferred candidate will have a keen understanding of virtual currencies, cryptocurrency exchanges, digital assets, and/or payment service providers. The position will leverage the candidate’s digital savvy and capacity for deep research and creativity to spot non-obvious targets and intelligence within a fluid and rapidly evolving market segment by applying data analytical tradecraft. There are 2 types of people we will consider for this role.
- Candidates with strong technical skills familiar with Python and other scripting languages and have the ability to search files and folders with regex, scripts and pattern matching.
OR
- Candidates with financial investigations backgrounds will ideally have forensic accounting knowledge or experience, understand money laundering and sanctions evasion techniques and understand know-your-customer (KYC) information, customer onboarding and identify verification methods. Knowledge of anti-money laundering guidelines such as FATF and/or jurisdiction-specific guidelines.
- Responsibilities:
- Drive operations
- Uncover leads in large data sets
- Explore acquired data for intelligence
- Build technical tools/processes to improve overall operational effectiveness
- Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Successful candidates will have relevant education and/or training such as Information Systems or Computer Science or perhaps a business degree with emphasis on Banking, Finance, or FINTECH. Certifications with tools like Reactor or TRM would be a plus.
- Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience tracing cryptocurrency transactions, including asset flow, IP addresses and wallet software.
- Candidates with experience and/or knowledge in the following areas will move to the top of the list.
- Money Services
- Understanding how ACH and SWIFT messaging works
- Understanding how payment service providers work, such as Paypal or Payoneer
- Understanding how cryptocurrency is converted into fiat. Cryptocurrency
- Understanding blockchains and how they work
- Merkle trees
- Centralized versus decentralized exchanges
- Cryptocurrency mining and how it works
- Proof of work vice proof of stake
- Public Key cryptography
- Role of updates such as BIP numbers, ERC20 improvements
- Cryptocurrency wallets
- How different types of cryptocurrency wallets work, such as software, hardware, custodial, non-custodial
- Advantages/disadvantages of each wallet type
- Private keys versus public keys
- Seed phrases
- Cryptocurrency transactions
- Visibility of transactions on the blockchain
- Role of nodes in cryptocurrency transactions
- How fees work
- Peer-to-Peer transactions
- Role of Exchanges
- Over-the-Counter (OTC) traders
- Cryptocurrency tools
- Proficiency with commercial blockchain explorers, such as Chainalysis Reactor, TRM or CipherTrace
- Experience with open source blockchain explorers
- Cryptocurrency laundering methods
- Mixers and bridges
- Peel chains
- High-risk exchanges
- peer-to-peer trading
- darknet markets
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance position at Dexian Signature Federal?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Dexian Signature Federal. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Where is the Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance position at Dexian Signature Federal located?
This position is based in Tysons. Dexian Signature Federal has not indicated remote or hybrid options for this role, so candidates should plan for on-site work.
What does a Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance at Dexian Signature Federal earn?
Dexian Signature Federal has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Forensic Cryptocurrency Investigator with Security Clearance role at Dexian Signature Federal posted?
This role was posted on April 30, 2026 (39 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
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