Digital Forensic Analyst I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 63,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Digital Forensic Analyst to join their Forensics department. This full-time role involves preserving and collecting data from mobile devices and cloud storage, performing in-depth forensic analysis, and collaborating with legal and IT teams. The ideal candidate will possess a strong educational background in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science, along with hands-on experience in forensic tools. The company promotes a culture of honesty and professionalism, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits while fostering an environment of growth and innovation. If you are passionate about digital forensics and eager to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

401k

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience with forensic lifecycle, evidence acquisition, and analysis.
• Strong understanding of filesystems, mobile devices, and data preservation.

Responsibilities

• Preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data.
• Perform forensic data collection and analysis, coordinating with legal and IT teams.

Skills

Forensic lifecycle

Evidence acquisition

Data analysis

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science

Undergraduate degree in Computer Science

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Logicube Falcon

Job description

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst for a full-time, mid-level position within the Forensics department. The primary responsibilities include the preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data, performing forensic data collection and analysis, and coordinating with legal and IT teams. The role requires travel for on-site collection and in-office work at the primary firm location, which includes a forensics lab and data center.

The ideal candidate should have:

• An undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science, Computer Science, or related fields
• At least 1 year of relevant experience with forensic lifecycle, evidence acquisition, and analysis
• Experience with industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, and Logicube Falcon
• Understanding of filesystems, mobile devices, encryption, and preservation of various data sources
• Strong communication, organizational, troubleshooting skills, and willingness to travel

Preferred qualifications include industry certifications (e.g., EnCE, CCE, GCFE), knowledge of litigation support applications, scripting, and programming skills.

CGS offers a pay range of $63,093.33 to $85,626.66 per year, based on experience and skills, along with comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, 401k, paid time off, and more. The company values honesty, professionalism, and quality work, fostering an environment of professional growth and innovation.