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Mid-Level Forensic Examiner

Lorton, VA
2020-08-13 09:50:30
Job Type: Contract

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

  • Applicants selected will be subject to a Government background investigation and must meet eligibility and suitability
  • Due to federal security clearance requirements, applicant must be a United States Citizen.

DUTIES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments.
  • Successfully passing competency and annual proficiency tests in Digital Forensics as determined by SFL9.
  • Maintaining operational effectiveness of all assigned Government hardware, software, and forensic support equipment.
  • Maintaining proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation.
  •  Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned. 

On-Site Backups (OSB)

  • Requires ability to travel with limited advance notice of 1-2 days. OSB travel typically consists of 2 nights/3 days, with days 1 and 3 identified as travel days. The contracted examiner must be able to adjust immediately to unexpected changes. OSB operations normally take place during the workweek (i.e. Monday through Friday); however, occasional weekend (i.e. Saturday and Sunday) work may be required.
  • OSB operations frequently exceed a typical eight-hour day and it is required that the contracted examiner remain onsite as long as is necessary to complete the operation.
  • During an OSB, work schedules will adjust due to operational needs.
  • Provide onsite digital forensics technical support for DEA operations.
  • Identify and provide assistance and guidance for search and seizure of computer systems, handheld devices, and digital storage media.
  • Follow laboratory policies and procedures for OSB operations. 

Laboratory Analysis andDatabase Extractions

  • Interfacing with a case agent 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.
    • Analyzing and interpreting various data to provide technically accurate forensic results and reports.
    • Querying, extracting, and reporting data from relational databases found on suspect media while maintaining data integrity.
    • Recovering and restoring proprietary pharmaceutical databases, to include from flat files or backups.
  • Writing clear and concise technical reports and notes detailing work.
  • Conducting research and development to identify evidentially significant artifacts from emerging hardware aEnCE certification,nd software technologies.
  • Conducting research and development to identify new methods of forensic data extraction and preservation.
  • Conducting validation of tools and techniques.
  • Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed.
  • Participating and representing the laboratory in professional organizations and working groups as required. 

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE,KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Pass a lab test
  • 3-7 years of digital forensic experience

EDUCATION:

  • BS Degree in Computers or Science field with 24 credit hours in computer science, engineering or math

 

REQUIREDLICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

  • Must possess the EnCE certification, which is a laboratory-approved industry certification.

Key Skills:
EnCE certification