Digital Forensic Analyst I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A government-focused technology firm in the United States is looking for a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead data preservation and collection efforts. The ideal candidate has experience with forensic tools and is a strong communicator who can work both independently and as part of a team. This role involves regular travel and offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401k plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in forensic data collection and analysis.
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice.
• Strong understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems and encryption.
• Understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and analysis in various settings.
• Coordinate with legal teams to understand project scope.
• Maintain and update forensic tool sets.
• Collaborate with project management and teammates on complex, deadline-driven projects.
• Document workflows and contribute to process improvements for discovery.
• Maintain chain-of-custody best practices and ensure quality checks before delivering results.
• Assist with general IT tasks as assigned by management.

Skills

Forensic lifecycle experience

Effective communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

FTK Imager

Oxygen

MacQuisition

Logicube Falcon

Logicube Falcon

Job description

Overview

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation and 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 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 the forensic lifecycle including 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
• Effective written and verbal communication with team members and technical/non-technical clients
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; valid passport for occasional international travel
• Energetic self-starter who can work within a team or 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 knowledge base
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to solve complex problems on the fly

Ideally, you will also have

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
• Industry-standard certifications (e.g., EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME)
• Knowledge of litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exports and developing client reports
• Understanding of scripting and command-line tools, including PowerShell and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Our Commitment

CGS strives to simplify and enhance government processes 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 challenging and dynamic problems. We value honesty, professionalism, and quality work, and we offer learning opportunities for professional growth.

We care about our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• 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 regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.