Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead
Job in
Biloxi, Harrison County, Mississippi, 39531, USA
Listing for:
Mississippi State University
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-03-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Data Security
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 70000 - 90000 USD Yearly
USD
70000.00
90000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead
Job no: 510292
Position type: Full-Time 12-Month
Department: 440900 - Vice President for Research
Location: Biloxi, MS
This position will serve as the Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead for the MCI facility at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In this role, the individual has responsibility for managing the Digital Forensics Lab (DFL) associated with the MCI facility, including configuration, installation, and operations of existing forensics hardware and software. The primary person will assist other Law Enforcement (LE) partnered agencies in conducting digital forensics analysis, act as a coordinator between agency partners, and provide on‑site development, implementation of quality assurance, and management of the DFL environment and associated systems.
The candidate will assess and develop policies and procedures governing the MCI DFL and assist the site's senior technical advisor in gathering data analytics, contract, and budget activities related to the DFL.
Responsibilities
Experienced with Cyber/Digital Forensics tools, including e‑discovery and forensic imaging tools and techniques.Experienced with COTS forensic products, including EnCase, SIFT, X‑Ways, FTK, Magnet Forensics products (e.g., Axiom, Automate, Graykey), and Cellebrite.Understand systems engineering and computing platforms, including Windows, OSX, and Linux.Manage DFL operations with the Department of Public Safety and other partnered Law Enforcement agencies.Lead LE partners in utilizing the lab's forensics networked capabilities through technical support.Perform assessments with users in analyzing deficiencies in tested forensics tools and provide a risk assessment of unresolved anomalies.Assist in accomplishing forensic analysis with techniques, including traditional disk image analysis, memory analysis, malware analysis, and static/dynamic reverse engineering.Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for the DFL, covering utilization, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex applications with forensic hardware/software, operating system software, and specialized equipment such as Forensics Recovery Evidence Devices, servers, and network interfaces.Work in an environment of rapidly changing technology and requirements in support of the MCI partner's mission.Supervisory Responsibility
- May be responsible for training, assisting, or assigning tasks to others.
- May provide input to performance reviews of other employees.
Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- Five+ years of directly related experience.
- U.S. citizenship status is a requirement.
- Substitution allowed for any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management.
Preferred Qualifications - Ability to work in time‑sensitive and stressful situations with ease and professionalism.
- Versed in computer security investigative processes.
- Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies, including log correlation and analysis and forensically handling electronic data.
- Possession of one or more forensic certifications (e.g., GCFE, CCI, GREM, CHFI, GCFA, CCFP, ISFCE, CCE, SANS CGFA).
- Ability to maintain proficiency in digital forensics technology and accreditations through self‑paced specialized training.
- Versed in Microsoft Office suite.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Excellent knowledge of a full range of digital and cyber forensics hardware and software.Proficient in the latest forensic, response, and reverse engineering skills and astute in the latest exploit methodologies.Knowledge of the legalities surrounding the discovery and analysis of electronically stored information.Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security environments (e.g., data privacy).Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve various forensic system problems.Maintain an up‑to‑date awareness of…
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