Digital Forensic Analyst

Digital Forensic Analyst

Employment Type:

Full-Time, Mid-Level
Department:
Forensics

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 candidate should be fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies and be ready to take on a primary role in a quickly expanding forensics department. The role will include 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.

CGS prioritizes a lean‑team approach and a very employee‑centric culture that encourages professional growth and active participation for all team members. We bring motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting‑edge technology. Candidates should be excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and anticipate the needs of others.

• Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis both on‑site and remotely.
• Coordinate directly with legal teams and client IT departments to understand project scope.
• Maintain the forensic toolset by staying current on version updates and new market options.
• Work closely with project management and other team members to complete complex projects in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements.
• Manage all chain‑of‑custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence.
• Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality checks on work products prior to delivery to the client.
• Complete additional duties assigned by the manager, including general IT functions.

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• 1+ years of relevant experience where the analyst understands the forensic lifecycle and can properly perform scoping activities, evidence acquisition on a range of devices, and execute forensic analysis at an intermediate level.
• Experience using industry‑standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, Mac Quisition, X1 Social Discovery, Logicube Falcon.
• General understanding of Mac/Windows file systems, mobile devices, and encryption.
• Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on‑premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in written format, to team members and technical/non‑technical clients.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; must have a valid passport for occasional international travel.
• Energetic self‑starter who can work within a team environment but also independently as the situation requires.
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice.
• Willingness to develop/train other team members to increase the group’s overall knowledge base and cultivate secondary resources for larger collection events.
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex problems on the fly.

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM).
• At least one industry‑standard certification (e.g., EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME).
• General knowledge of litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW Pre Discovery.
• Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms, including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation to develop client reports.
• Understanding of (Robo/Rich) copy tools, BAT (Power Shell) scripting, and Active Directory.
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages such as SQL, VB, HTML, Access.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of State/Federal 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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