Digital Forensic Analyst I: Mobile & Cloud Data

CGS Federal; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

CGS Federal is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data, with travel for on-site efforts and an in-office presence in the Albany, NY office, including a dedicated forensics lab and data center.

The role requires hands-on experience with EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1, and Logicube Falcon, plus the ability to document workflows, support discovery, and collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• 1+ years of relevant forensic experience with lifecycle, evidence acquisitions, and intermediate analysis.
• Proficient with standard forensic tools (EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1).
• Strong communication, problem solving, and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and basic analysis on-site and remotely.
• Coordinate with legal teams and client IT departments to define scope.
• Maintain and update forensic toolsets with current versions and options.

Skills

Data collection

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Logicube Falcon

Job description

CGS Federal is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data, with travel for on-site efforts and an in-office presence in the Albany, NY office, including a dedicated forensics lab and data center.

The role requires hands-on experience with EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1, and Logicube Falcon, plus the ability to document workflows, support discovery, and collaborate with project teams in a fast-paced