Job Description

Overview

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data. This role requires fluency in a broad range of forensic technologies and offers a primary role in a quickly expanding forensics department. The position includes 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. The firm emphasizes a lean-team approach and an employee-centric culture that encourages professional growth and active involvement from all team members.

CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the governments dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. We seek candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, value collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. We offer an environment in which employees feel supported and opportunities for professional growth through various learning programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacities
• Coordinate directly with legal teams and client IT departments to understand project scope
• Maintain forensic tool sets by staying current on version updates and new options in the market
• Collaborate with project management and team members to complete complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to fulfill discovery process requirements
• Manage chain of custody best practices compliant with the rules of evidence
• Adhere to standard operating procedures and perform quality checks on work products before delivery
• Complete additional duties assigned by the manager including general IT functions

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering
• 1+ years of relevant experience with understanding of the forensic lifecycle, scoping activities, evidence acquisitions across devices, and intermediate-level forensic analysis
• Experience with 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, cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
• Effective written and verbal communication with team members and technical/non-technical clients
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; valid passport for occasional international travel
• Energetic self-starter who can work both independently and within a team
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on industry best practices
• Willingness to train other team members to increase the teams knowledge base and assist in larger collection events
• Strong troubleshooting skills for solving complex problems on the fly

Amenities / Ideally you will also have

• Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• One or more industry-standard certifications (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• General knowledge of litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exports, analysis, scripting, and data manipulation to develop client reports
• Understanding of automation tools and scripting (PowerShell) and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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