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.

Requirements

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

Benefits

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

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

forensic lifecycleevidence acquisitionforensic analysisforensic workflowstroubleshooting

Soft Skills

effective communicationorganizational skillsattention to detailteamworkindependence