Digital Forensic Analyst I

About the role

The Digital Forensic Analyst will play a key role in preserving and collecting mobile device and cloud-stored data. This position involves travel for on-site collection efforts and an in-office presence at the primary firm office, which includes the forensics lab and data center.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacity
• Coordinate directly with legal teams/client IT departments to understand project scope
• Maintain forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new options in the market
• Work closely with project management and other team members on completing complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Aid in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements
• Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence
• Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures
• Perform quality checks on work products prior to delivering to the client
• Complete additional duties assigned by the manager including general IT functions

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering
• 1+ years of relevant experience in forensic lifecycle and evidence acquisition on a range of devices, and intermediate-level forensic analysis
• Experience using industry standard forensic tools such as: EnCase, Cellebrite Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition X1, Social Discovery, Logicube Falcon
• General understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption
• Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
• Effective communication skills in both verbal and written formats
• Ability to work extended hours as needed to meet client deadlines
• Superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; must have a valid passport for occasional international travel
• Energetic self-starter who can work within a team environment but also independently
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice
• Willingness to develop/train other team members to increase the group's overall knowledge base
• Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with the ability to solve on the fly to solve complex problems
• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• Possession of at least one industry-standard certification (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• General knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g. Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation to develop reports for client use
• Understanding of Robo/Rich copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Skills and Attributes for Success

• Fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies
• Interested in taking on a primary role in a rapidly expanding forensics department
• Willing to work within a lean-team approach and an employee-centric culture
• Committed to contributing to government innovation and anticipating the needs of others

Our Commitment

Contact Government Services (CGS) is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), flexible spending account, paid time off, and observance of state/federal holidays. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.