Digital Forensics Examiner I

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Justice, including the State Crime Lab Investigation Division, seeks a Forensic Scientist I (S) to perform entry level digital evidence casework, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony in court. A background in digital forensics and related certifications is required or pursued within 18 months.

Minimum education includes a bachelor’s degree in computer science, forensic science, or related fields, with coursework in IT or science.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a major in computer science, digital forensics, networking, information technology, cyber technology, criminal justice; or forensic science or multi-media studies with coursework in computer science or information technology; or biology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry and other science degrees (if degree includes significant coursework in computer science or information technology); or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in science; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification from certifying entity; vendor-neutral certifications may include CFCE, CCE, DFCP, GCFE, CFVT, CFVE.

Responsibilities

• Perform entry level Digital Evidence casework
• Prepare written reports of the results of the analyses
• Provide expert testimony in court

Skills

Digital forensics

Expert testimony

Education

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or forensic science or related field

Tools

Cellebrite

Magnet

Job description

The North Carolina Department of Justice, including the State Crime Lab Investigation Division, seeks a Forensic Scientist I (S) to perform entry level digital evidence casework, prepare reports, and provide expert testimony in court. A background in digital forensics and related certifications is required or pursued within 18 months.

Minimum education includes a bachelor’s degree in computer science, forensic science, or related fields, with coursework in IT or science.