Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst I

Contact Government Services, LLC; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Digital Forensic Analyst to join their growing forensics department. This dynamic role involves preserving and collecting data from mobile devices and cloud sources, requiring a strong understanding of forensic technologies. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating with legal teams while maintaining the integrity of evidence. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in government services. Join a team that values hard work, professionalism, and the continuous development of its members, all while enjoying a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well-being.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

State/Federal Holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in forensic lifecycle and evidence acquisitions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical clients.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and analysis in various environments.
• Manage chain of custody and adhere to standard operating procedures.

Skills

Forensic data collection

Forensic analysis

Legal coordination

Forensic tools (EnCase, Cellebrite, etc.)

IT functions

Chain of custody management

Quality assurance

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science

Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Logicube Falcon

Job description

Sr. Digital Forensic Analyst

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department: Forensics

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation & collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data. This candidate should be fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies and interested in taking on a primary role in a quickly expanding forensics department. This position will include travel for on-site collection efforts as well as an in-office presence at the primary firm office which includes the forensics lab and data center.

Skills and attributes for success:

1. Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacity.
2. Coordinate directly with legal teams/client IT departments to understand project scope.
3. Maintain forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new options in the market.
4. Work closely with project management and other team members on completing complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
5. Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements.
6. Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence.
7. Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures.
8. Perform quality checks on work products prior to delivering to the client.
9. Complete additional duties assigned by the manager including general IT functions.

Qualifications:

1. Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
2. 1+ years of relevant experience in where the analyst understands the forensic lifecycle and can properly perform scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on a range of devices, and execute forensic analysis at an intermediate level.
3. Experience using industry standard forensic tools such as: EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, Logicube Falcon.
4. General understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.
5. Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner.
6. Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbally and in written format to team members and technical/non-technical clients.
7. Ability to work extended hours when necessary to ensure client deadlines are met.
8. Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
9. Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice; must have a valid passport for occasional international travel.
10. Must be an energetic self-starter who can work within a team environment but also independently as the situation requires.
11. Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice.
12. Willingness to develop/train other team members to increase the group’s overall knowledge base as well as cultivate secondary resources to assist in larger collection events.
13. Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with the ability to solve on the fly to solve complex problems.

Our Commitment:

Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client’s specific needs.

Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.

We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Join our team and become part of government innovation!

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

Email: [e-mail]

Salary: $81,120 - $117,173.33 a year