Cyber Crime Analyst 1/2

About the role

The Louisiana State Police Crime Lab is dedicated to enhancing public safety and community resilience through comprehensive law enforcement services. As a Cyber Crime Analyst I, you will leverage your technical expertise to support criminal investigations in the digital realm. Collaborating with seasoned law enforcement professionals, you will conduct digital forensic examinations, analyze cyber threats, respond to incidents, and contribute to the identification and resolution of cybercrimes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct digital forensic examinations of computers, networks, and electronic media
• Analyze and interpret complex technical evidence for criminal investigations
• Support sensitive and large-scale cybercrime investigations
• Aid in incident response and cyber emergency operations
• Provide technical guidance to investigators and prosecutors
• Participate in multi-agency task forces and investigative meetings
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies into investigative workflows
• Deliver training or instruction on cyber investigative tools and methodologies

Requirements

• Three years of experience in law enforcement, cybersecurity, intelligence, or investigatory work plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity
• A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in digital forensics examinations or cybersecurity
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or information systems

Qualifications

• Experience with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, X-Ways, Volatility
• Basic memory forensics awareness and timeline construction from multiple artifacts
• Malware triage exposure (hashes, strings, sandboxing)
• Exposure to SIEM solutions like Splunk, Elastic, OpenSearch, or similar
• Thorough understanding of threat intelligence concepts (IOCs, MITRE ATT&CK, STIX/TAXII)
• OSINT familiarity (Maltego, Shodan, VirusTotal, WHOIS/DNS analysis)
• Proficiency in Python or PowerShell scripting for automation
• Experience participating in cyber clubs, competitions, labs, or internships
• Comfortable presenting technical information to others

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role can be found here.

Position-Specific Details

• Appointment Type: Probational, Promotional, or Job Appointment
• Career Progression: Participates in a Career Progression Group
• Work Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM or 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (40 hrs./week) Monday - Friday
• Compensation: Salary determined based on qualifications and experience

Contact Information

Department of Public Safety
Attention: Human Resources
Elyssa Schexsnayder
P.O. Box 66614
Baton Rouge, LA 70896
Email: DPSEmployeeAdministration@la.gov

Additional Information

To ensure compliance with DPS-PSS Policy 01-02.01 Nepotism, no individual may be hired, promoted, demoted, or transferred within DPS if the individual is related to another employee within their line of supervision. Relative is defined as: child, step-child, sibling, spouse, parent, step-parent, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandchild, grandparent, and any "in law" relationship.

Application Instructions

To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link and complete an electronic application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their application is complete and includes all required information. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.