Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead

Mississippi State University; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A state university in Biloxi seeks a Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead to manage the Digital Forensics Lab operations. The role involves coordinating with law enforcement, developing procedures, and conducting forensic analysis using advanced forensic tools. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree, five years of experience, and familiarity with various digital forensics hardware and software. This opportunity is ideal for professionals committed to enhancing forensic capabilities in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of directly related experience.
• U.S. citizenship status is a requirement.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage Digital Forensics Lab operations.
• Assist Law Enforcement agencies in forensic analysis.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures for the lab.

Skills

Cyber/Digital Forensics tools

Windows

Linux

OSX

Microsoft Office suite

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

EnCase

SIFT

X-Ways

FTK

Magnet Forensics products

Cellebrite

Job description

Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead

Job no: 510292

Position type: Full-Time 12-Month

Department: 440900 - Vice President for Research

Location: Biloxi, MS

This position will serve as the Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead for the MCI facility at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In this role, the individual has responsibility for managing the Digital Forensics Lab (DFL) associated with the MCI facility, including configuration, installation, and operations of existing forensics hardware and software. The primary person will assist other Law Enforcement (LE) partnered agencies in conducting digital forensics analysis, act as a coordinator between agency partners, and provide on‑site development, implementation of quality assurance, and management of the DFL environment and associated systems. The candidate will assess and develop policies and procedures governing the MCI DFL and assist the site's senior technical advisor in gathering data analytics, contract, and budget activities related to the DFL.

Responsibilities

1. Experienced with Cyber/Digital Forensics tools, including e‑discovery and forensic imaging tools and techniques.
2. Experienced with COTS forensic products, including EnCase, SIFT, X‑Ways, FTK, Magnet Forensics products (e.g., Axiom, Automate, Graykey), and Cellebrite.
3. Understand systems engineering and computing platforms, including Windows, OSX, and Linux.
4. Manage DFL operations with the Department of Public Safety and other partnered Law Enforcement agencies.
5. Lead LE partners in utilizing the lab's forensics networked capabilities through technical support.
6. Perform assessments with users in analyzing deficiencies in tested forensics tools and provide a risk assessment of unresolved anomalies.
7. Assist in accomplishing forensic analysis with techniques, including traditional disk image analysis, memory analysis, malware analysis, and static/dynamic reverse engineering.
8. Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the DFL, covering utilization, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex applications with forensic hardware/software, operating system software, and specialized equipment such as Forensics Recovery Evidence Devices, servers, and network interfaces.
9. Work in an environment of rapidly changing technology and requirements in support of the MCI partner's mission.

Supervisory Responsibility

• May be responsible for training, assisting, or assigning tasks to others.
• May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Five+ years of directly related experience.
• U.S. citizenship status is a requirement.
• Substitution allowed for any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work in time‑sensitive and stressful situations with ease and professionalism.
• Versed in computer security investigative processes.
• Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including log correlation and analysis and forensically handling electronic data.
• Possession of one or more forensic certifications (e.g., GCFE, CCI, GREM, CHFI, GCFA, CCFP, ISFCE, CCE, SANS CGFA).
• Ability to maintain proficiency in digital forensics technology and accreditations through self‑paced specialized training.
• Versed in Microsoft Office suite.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Excellent knowledge of a full range of digital and cyber forensics hardware and software.
2. Proficient in the latest forensic, response, and reverse engineering skills and astute in the latest exploit methodologies.
3. Knowledge of the legalities surrounding the discovery and analysis of electronically stored information.
4. Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security environments (e.g., data privacy).
5. Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.
6. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve various forensic system problems.
7. Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.
8. Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate orally and in writing and foster a cooperative work environment.
9. Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, and knowledge of computer security investigative processes.
10. Maintain a high level of professionalism while representing MCI and the university in internal and external interactions.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires lifting of IT devices; nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are vital to the position; involves conflict‑resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

Accommodation for Disabilities

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Mississippi State University, please contact the Department of Human Resources Management at (662) 325‑3713 or [e-mail].

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Expression of Interest

No expression of interest currently available.

Position Status

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.