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City of Spokane · 1 day ago

Digital Forensics Analyst

Spokane, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

City of Spokane is seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst to acquire, process, analyze, and preserve digital forensic evidence in support of criminal investigations. The role involves preparing evidence for examination, reporting findings, and testifying in court about the procedures used and results obtained.

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Responsibilities

Plans and coordinates digital forensic science activities, and determines strategies for digital forensic analysis based upon specific criminal case requirements. Identifies and acquires digital evidence from modern computer sources including but not limited to personal computers, thumb drives, cell phones and tablets, Internet of Things devices, and local and server-based storage

Maintains chain of custody and forensic validity of evidence and related documentation. Prepares digital media for imaging by ensuring data integrity. Preserves digital data and evidence

Creates forensically sound duplicates of evidence that ensures the original evidence is not unintentionally modified. Documents original condition of digital and other evidence, and makes backup copies of digital information

Recovers hidden, deleted, or corrupted files; traces network, internet, and cellular communications. Detects, accesses, and analyzes password-protected or encrypted data, alternate data streams, and other forms of concealed data. Performs virus scanning on digital media

Performs forensic keyword searches and records results. Queries, extracts, and reports on data from relational databases while maintaining data integrity

Analyzes data and provides technically accurate results and reports

Researches and adopts new hardware, software, and processes in the digital forensic field. Maintains, calibrates and validates tools, techniques, equipment, and software used in the forensic examination process

Provides technical guidance and training to investigators and prosecutors

Documents hardware and software configuration of examiner’s system and systems to be examined, including drive conditions and internal components. Documents irregularities encountered, actions taken in response, and any changes made to systems

Acts as an expert witness in court, grand jury, or other legal proceedings through oral testimony, written reports or affidavits, or other legal instruments. Prepares and provides oral and written reports

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Digital ForensicsEvidence PreservationData RecoveryDatabase QueryingForensic SoftwareTechnical GuidanceCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, information security, or related field

Two years of experience conducting digital forensic examinations on personal computers and mobile devices

Possession of a valid driver's license, to be maintained throughout employment

Possession of a certification comparable to one of the following is required within six months of appointment: International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS) Certified Mobile Device Examiner, IACIS Certified Forensic Computer Examiner, or Law Enforcement & Emergency Services Video Association International (LEVA) Certified Video Forensic Technician

Possession of all three certifications (or comparable) is required within 18 months of appointment. These certifications must be maintained throughout employment

All applicants are subject to a thorough police background investigation, including but not limited to criminal history, pre-employment drug screening, and polygraph