Government Tactical Solutions, LLC
Digital Forensics Examiner
Government Tactical Solutions, LLC, Linthicum, Maryland, United States
Security Clearance:
Active TS/SCI eligible
Location:
Linthicum Heights, MD (on-site)
Job Type:
Full‑Time
Target Salary Range:
$130,000 - $170,000
This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position‑specific requirements which may impact salary.
Position Overview Seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst in Major Crimes to analyze electronic media, focused on sensitive on‑going criminal investigations and operations.
Key Responsibilities Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports. May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience. A degree from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Systems. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
Experience writing technical reports, detailing results of analysis.
Experience with EnCase, FTK, X‑Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.
Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.
Certifications
One or more of the following: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications; Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE); certifications related to mobile‑device forensic tools (e.g., Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)); certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X‑Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X‑PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)); CyberSec First Responder (CFR); data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications.
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Active TS/SCI eligible
Location:
Linthicum Heights, MD (on-site)
Job Type:
Full‑Time
Target Salary Range:
$130,000 - $170,000
This represents the potential salary range for this position depending on education level, years of experience and/or certifications in addition to other position‑specific requirements which may impact salary.
Position Overview Seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst in Major Crimes to analyze electronic media, focused on sensitive on‑going criminal investigations and operations.
Key Responsibilities Using a wide variety of forensic tools, the Digital Forensic Analyst examines the hard drives of computers, storage devices, cell phones, PDA's, or any electronic device that may hold evidence that could be used in a court of law. Performs forensic analysis of digital information and gathers and handles evidence. Performs a variety of forensic and electronic discovery services, including digital evidence preservation, forensic analysis, data recovery, tape recovery, electronic mail extraction, and database examination. Employs forensic tools and techniques to crack files and system passwords, detect steganography and recover deleted, fragmented and corrupted data from digital media of all types. Observes proper evidence custody and control procedures, documents procedures and findings in a manner suitable for courtroom presentation and prepares comprehensive written notes and reports. May be required to testify in federal/military court as expert witnesses.
Qualifications Education
Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience, or Master’s degree and 6+ years of experience. A degree from an ABET or NCAE accredited institution in one of the following fields is highly desired: Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or Information Systems. However, an additional 4 years of relevant experience or specialized training may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree.
Experience
At least 4 years experience conducting digital forensic analysis on a variety of media, including Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, and iOS.
Experience in supporting criminal investigations.
Experience writing technical reports, detailing results of analysis.
Experience with EnCase, FTK, X‑Ways, Axiom, Forensic Explorer, Cellebrite and other forensic tools.
Formalized training in the areas of computer science, forensics, etc.
Understanding of network protocols and networking concepts.
Knowledge of and experience with virtual environments.
Certifications
One or more of the following: Digital Media Collector (DMC), Digital Forensic Examiner (DFE), Cyber Crime Investigator (CCI), International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) certifications; Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE); certifications related to mobile‑device forensic tools (e.g., Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME), XRY, Oxygen Forensic® Certified Examiner (OFCE)); certifications related to computer forensic tools (e.g., EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE), X‑Ways Professional in Evidence Recovery Techniques (X‑PERT), Magnet Certified Forensic Examiner (MCFE)); CyberSec First Responder (CFR); data recovery or advanced data acquisition related certifications.
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