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Infotrend Inc · 3 days ago

Digital Forensic Examiner

Northern Virginia, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$56K/yr - $77K/yr

1+ years exp

Infotrend Inc is seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner to support their laboratory's quality program. The role involves performing method validation, maintaining digital evidence, and assisting with forensic analysis while interfacing with investigators and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

Data ManagementInformation TechnologyManagement ConsultingSmall and Medium Businesses

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Hiring Manager

Babak Toolabi

Responsibilities

Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible data loss

Preserving and archiving digital evidence using forensic best practices

Maintaining proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation

Interfacing with investigators and developing analysis plan to meet customer needs

Utilizing authorized forensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digital media

Maintaining operational effectiveness of all assigned Government hardware, software, and forensic support equipment

Writing clear reports that accurately present forensic findings and detailed notes to ensure those results are repeatable

Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments

Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed

Performing method validation/verification (review of forensic tools)

Performing instrument maintenance and testing

Performing audits / review of forensic work

Assisting with discovery requests

Assisting with consolidation of electronic records of forensic analysis for filing (Case Closure)

Organizing laboratory records and data for delivery to laboratory customers

Interfacing with an investigator and developing analysis plan to address questions of investigative relevance

Performing forensic analysis, to include, but not limited to:

Recovering deleted files and other system artifacts

Decrypting password protected data files and devices

Performing forensic keyword searches and producing results

Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned

Ability to travel to investigation sites within the US as needed, often with limited (1-2 day) notice, and perform analysis tasks onsite within the allotted time frames

Qualification

Digital forensics experienceForensic tools certificationForensic analysis techniquesMethod validation/verificationInstrument maintenanceReport writingChain of custody managementTrainingGuidance

Required

At least 1 year of experience in the digital forensics environment

MUST be a United States Citizen

Bachelor's degree in a science or computer related field from an accredited University or foreign equivalent with a minimum of 24 credit hours in computer science, engineering, or mathematics

Laboratory-approved industry or government-issued certification in digital forensics analysis prior to assignment. Certification must demonstrate both depth and breadth of digital forensics knowledge applicable to multiple forensics tools and techniques, (e.g., EnCE, GCFE, CCO, CCPA, CFCE, CAWFE, ICMDE, 3CE, 3CI, CECFE, CCIA, DCITA, DMC, DFE, CCI, MAR, CAE, FBI CART, CART Examiner, MDE, MEDEX, TEX). Proof of certification is required and must be presented for evaluation by the Laboratory

Must successfully pass competency and annual proficiency tests in Digital Forensics as administered by the Laboratory

Must have a valid driver's license