Digital Forensic Analyst I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A leading government services provider is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst with expertise in data preservation and collection from mobile devices and cloud storage. Candidates should have experience with forensic tools and the ability to communicate effectively. The role offers opportunities for professional growth, travel, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in forensic analysis.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical/non-technical clients.
• Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection in on-site and remote capacity.
• Coordinate with legal teams to understand project scope.
• Perform quality checks on work products before delivery.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Effective communication

Strong organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

Job description

Overview

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data. The 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 a very 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 in which the analyst understands the forensic lifecycle and can properly perform scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices, and execute forensic analysis at an intermediate level
• 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
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written format to team members and technical/non-technical clients
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to ensure client deadlines are met
• Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice; must have a valid passport for occasional international travel
• Must be an energetic self-starter who can work within a team environment but also independently as the situation requires
• 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 and assist in larger collection events
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex problems on the fly

Ideally, you will also have

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
• Possess 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 copy tools, PowerShell scripting, and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Our Commitment

CGS is committed to simplifying and enhancing government processes by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver solutions that fit our clients’ needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

We value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and delivering the best quality to our consumers. 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

Compliance

CGS 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.