Junior Computer Forensic Specialist

Prescient Edge; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance bonuses

Comprehensive healthcare benefits

Substantial retirement plan

Career development opportunities

Positive work environment

Job summary

A leading cybersecurity firm is seeking a Junior Computer Forensic Specialist to support federal clients in Tampa, Florida. The role involves recovering information from devices, using forensic tools to analyze and retrieve data, and creating reports. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of related experience, with certifications preferred and the ability to obtain a security clearance. The firm offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience, with recent experience within the last 2 years.
• Certification through ISFCE or IACIS is preferred.
• Ability to obtain TS/SCI with CI Poly clearance.

Responsibilities

• Recover information from computers and storage devices.
• Use forensic tools to find specific electronic data.
• Analyze data and evaluate its relevance.
• Protect computers from infiltration and recover lost files.
• Create detailed notes and develop intelligence-based reporting.

Skills

Computer forensic analysis

Data recovery

Investigative methods

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related area

Job description

Junior Computer Forensic Specialist - (2341)

Job Title

Junior Computer Forensic Specialist

Location

Tampa, FL 33621 US (Primary)

Category

Job Type

Full-Time

Staff

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Travel

Security Clearance Required

TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Job Description

Prescient Edge is seeking a Junior Computer Forensic Specialistto support a federal government client.

Please note that the availability of this position is contingent upon contract award.

At Prescient Edge, we believe that acting with integrity and serving our employees is the key to everyone's success. To that end, we provide employees with a best-in-class benefits package that includes:

• A competitive salary with performance bonus opportunities.
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, vision, dental, and orthodontia coverage.
• A substantial retirement plan with no vesting schedule. Career development opportunities, including on-the-job training, tuition reimbursement, and networking.
• A positive work environment where employees are respected, supported, and engaged.

Description:

• Computer forensic specialists combine computer science with forensic skills to recover information from computers and storage devices to recover data like documents, photos, and e-mails from computer hard drives and other data storage devices that have been deleted, damaged, or otherwise manipulated.
• The specialist uses forensic tools and investigative methods to find specific electronic data, including Internet use history, word processing documents, images, and other files.
• They use their technical skills to hunt for files and information that have been hidden, deleted or lost.
• They help officials analyze data and evaluate its relevance.
• The specialist may also use their expertise to protect computers from infiltration, determine how a computer was broken into, or recover lost files.
• The specialist creates detailed notes on processes undertaken and develops intelligence-based reporting.
• The specialist may also provide testing and evaluation of emerging trends in digital forensics software and hardware and assist in developing new and innovative forensic processes and procedures.
• Certification through the International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners (ISFCE) or the International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) is preferred.

Job Requirements

Desired experience :

• Minimum 3 years of experience relevant to the specific labor category with at least a portion of the experience within the last 2 years.

Desired education:

• Bachelor's degree in an area related to the labor category from a college or university accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• An additional 4 years of direct experience, for a total of 7 years of experience in the specific labor category, may be substituted for a Bachelor's degree.

Security Clearance:

• Security clearance required TS/SCI with CI POLY or the ability to obtain CI POLY.

Location:

• MacDill AFB, Florida.

Prescient Edge is a Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) founded as a counterintelligence (CI) and Human Intelligence (HUMINT) company in 2008. We are a global operations and solutions integrator delivering full-spectrum intelligence analysis support, training, security, and RD&E support solutions to the Department of Defense and throughout the intelligence community. Prescient Edge is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by law. We strive to foster equity and inclusion throughout our organization because we believe that diversity of thought is critical for creating a safe and engaging work environment while also enabling the organization’s success.