Digital Forensic Analyst I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government services company is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to focus on forensic data collection and analysis. The ideal candidate should have a background in Digital Forensic Science and experience with tools like EnCase and Cellebrite. Responsibilities include coordinating with legal teams, maintaining forensic tools, and adhering to best practices in evidence management. This role offers opportunities for professional growth and requires regular travel for on-site data collection.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience including forensic lifecycle understanding.
• Experience preserving data in a forensically sound manner.
• Willingness to travel regularly for on-site collection efforts.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection in on-site and remote capacity.
• Coordinate with legal teams/client IT departments.
• Maintain and update forensic tool set.

Skills

Fluent in forensic technologies

Strong communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to document forensic workflows

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

FTK Imager

Oxygen

Logicube Falcon

Job description

Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation & collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data. This candidate should be fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies and interested in taking on a primary role in a quickly expanding forensics department. This position will include travel for on-site collection efforts as well as an in-office presence at the primary firm office which includes the forensics lab and data center. This firm prioritizes a lean-team approach and an employee-centric culture that encourages professional growth and active roles for all team members.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

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
• Assist 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 including understanding the forensic lifecycle, scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices, and intermediate 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, cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with team members and technical/non-technical clients
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; valid passport for occasional international travel
• Energetic self-starter who can work in a team and independently as required
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice
• Willingness to develop/train other team members and cultivate secondary resources for larger collection events
• Strong troubleshooting skills to solve complex problems on the fly

Ideally you will also have

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
• At least one industry-standard certification (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• General knowledge of litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms including analysis, scripting, and data manipulation to develop client reports
• Understanding of copy tools, PowerShell scripting, and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Our Commitment

CGS strives to simplify and enhance government operations 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 needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems. Over the past seven years, we’ve grown our government-contracting portfolio and built valuable partnerships through honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

We value honesty, professionalism, and delivering the best quality to our consumers while maintaining strong relationships. We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Equal Opportunity

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation! Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board at https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/ or visit https://www.cgsfederal.com. Email: [e-mail]