[Hiring] Forensic Analyst I @ITC Federal

Role Description

We are seeking an experienced Forensic Analyst I to support ITC Federal’s work for the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) under the anticipated MEGA 6 automated litigation support (ALS) program. This is a fully remote position supporting DOJ’s complex litigation mission.

Operates at a mid-level, applying industry accepted digital forensic principles in acquiring, collecting, preserving, and processing structured and unstructured data per established industry best practices and laboratory procedures and protocols.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for working digital forensics examinations through the data acquisition, examination, presentation and disposition phases.
• Provides identification and seizure support, forensic data acquisition/imaging; forensically-sound and non-forensic collection/capture of electronically stored information (ESI) from various sources.
• Uses knowledge and experience of a limited variety of computer and mobile technologies and forensic theories to conduct partial forensic examinations.
• Responsible for performing medium-scale digital forensic examinations to include collection of file shares in a live client-server environment utilizing validated forensic software.
• Recovers data and correlates information, prepares clear and comprehensive notes and reports of findings, and provides oral and written communications to legal staff.
• Utilizes industry accepted forensic and non-forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Harvester, Cellebrite UFED, and NUIX.
• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, and trends.
• Serves as a source of technical counsel and advice for junior analysts and technicians.
• Reviews and approves reports, notes, and case files of junior technicians.
• Collaborates with other forensic analysts and technicians, law enforcement officers, and legal experts.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to legal staff while ensuring proper precautions are taken in the preservation of electronic evidence.
• Complies with standards, policies, and procedures established for the forensics laboratory.

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Public Trust clearance prior to start.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Criminal Justice, or a related field and 4 to 7 years current digital forensics collection and processing experience is required.
• Must possess and maintain at least 1 of the following certifications: CompTIA™ A+, CompTIA™ Network+, CompTIA™ Server+ certification; or IACIS® Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE), ISFCE Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), or similar certification.
• Must possess experience in forensics collections and processing across Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Must have demonstrated mid-level experience in the use of forensic tools such as EnCase® Forensic and Enterprise Editions, Forensic Toolkit®, NUIX Investigator, Cellebrite UFED, etc.
• Must have knowledge of LAN/WAN/MAN network environments.
• Must have demonstrated experience in dead box, live, and hybrid data acquisition methodologies.
• Must have demonstrated experience in the automated reconstruction of a RAID array.
• Must have experience processing medium data volumes.
• Must have demonstrated working knowledge of and ability to apply the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) as they apply to electronic evidence.
• Must have demonstrated experience preparing affidavits and declarations.
• Must have demonstrated ability to multitask and manage several projects at any given time.
• Moderate travel required.

Requirements

• This is a fully remote position; work is performed from a home office.
• Must be located in or near the Washington, DC area and available for short-notice on-site meetings.
• Work is primarily sedentary, performed while using a computer for extended periods of time.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• 3 weeks’ Paid Time Off