Digital Forensic Analyst I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services); United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off and holidays

Job summary

A government services firm is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to focus on data preservation and collection. The role requires an undergraduate degree and 1+ years of experience in forensic analysis. The ideal candidate will manage data analysis, maintain best practices, and coordinate with legal teams, with the potential for travel. Competitive benefits including health and retirement plans are offered.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience with forensic lifecycle and evidence acquisitions.
• Experience with industry-standard forensic tools.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate with legal teams and client IT departments.
• Manage chain of custody best practices.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

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 role includes travel for on-site collection efforts and an in-office presence at the primary firm office, which includes the forensics lab and data center. The firm emphasizes a lean-team approach and a strong, employee-centric culture that encourages professional growth and active roles for all team members.

Base pay range

$80,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Employment details

Job title: Digital Forensic Analyst

• Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level
• Department: Forensics

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacity
• Coordinate directly with legal teams and 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 in accordance with the rules of evidence
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and 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 understanding the forensic lifecycle, scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices, and intermediate forensic analysis
• Experience with 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 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)
• Industry-standard certifications (e.g., EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• Knowledge of litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience with structured data exports, analysis, and reporting for clients
• Understanding of scripting tools (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 operations by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit client needs and solve dynamic problems.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and holidays

Equal Employment Opportunity

CGS Federal, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

How to apply

Join our team and explore additional opportunities at CGS on our Job Board: https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/

For more information about CGS, please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com

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