Digital Forensic Analyst I

CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)Tampa, FL, US

1 day ago

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Full-time

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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. This firm prioritizes a lean-team approach and a very employee-centric culture that encourages professional growth and active roles for all team members.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.

Skills and attributes for success :

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

Qualifications :

Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science / Engineering

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

Experience using industry standard forensic tools such as :

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Logicube Falcon

General understanding of Mac / Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption

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

Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbally and in written format to team members and technical / non-technical clients

Ability to work extended hours when necessary to ensure client deadlines are met

Ability to demonstrate superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail

Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice; must have a valid passport for occasional international travel

Must be an energetic self-starter who can work within a team environment but also independently as the situation requires

Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice

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

Strong troubleshooting skills coupled with the ability to solve on the fly to solve complex problems

Ideally, you will also have :

Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)

Possess at least one industry-standard certification (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)

General knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g. Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)

Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation to develop reports for client use

Understanding of (Robo / Rich) copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory

Experience with scripting, programming / coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

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. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For the past seven years, we've been growing our government-contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.

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!

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Email : info@cgsfederal.comDigital Forensic Analyst

Employment Type : Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department : Forensics

Skills and attributes for success :

Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacity

Coordinate directly with legal teams / client IT departments to understand project scope

Maintain forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new options in the market

Work closely with project management and other team members on completing complex projects in a fast pace, deadline-driven environment

Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements

Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence

Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures

Perform quality checks on work products prior to delivering to the client

Complete additional duties assigned by the manager including general IT functions