Criminal Digital Forensic Analyst

ViaPath Technologies • Mechanicsburg, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

ViaPath is seeking a Criminal Digital Forensic Analyst to provide direct forensic services to customer staff. The analyst will forensically extract and analyze data from legally seized cellular devices and assist investigative staff in developing actionable intelligence within facilities and for outside law enforcement. The role is based onsite in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and is intended for a local criminal investigations analyst familiar with the intelligence lifecycle and experienced in digital and/or cellular forensics.

The analyst will use specialized forensic extraction, data-mining, and link-analysis software to support investigations, identify trends and areas of interest, and report findings. The position requires collaboration with facility staff and supervisors, the handling of electronic evidence in accordance with applicable policies and best practices, and participation in court or administrative hearings as needed.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience, including digital/cellular forensics, intelligence reporting and analysis, and investigative experience.
• Ability to obtain and retain required forensic certifications, including those for logical and physical data extractions and chip-off techniques.
• Ability to develop an understanding of intelligence processes in a correctional environment, including institutional operations and criminal procedures.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Preparedness to testify in court or other administrative-related hearings as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows OS and Microsoft Suite.
• Ability to learn ViaPath and third-party software applications within the first six months of hire.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and an interest and ability to conduct analysis and report findings.
• Proactive approach.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree concentrated in Criminal Justice, Security and Intelligence, or a business-related field; four years of related experience or a combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Existing Cellebrite and MSAB experience and certifications.
• Fluency in written and verbal Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Perform data extraction and analysis.
• Handle electronic evidence in accordance with departmental and corporate policies and/or industry best practices.
• Obtain and retain required forensic certifications and apply forensic extraction techniques and best practices.
• Analyze data to establish trends within the facility and identify potential areas of interest.
• Assist facilities with investigations using specialized software for forensic data extraction, data mining, and link analysis.
• Apply an understanding of investigative and intelligence processes, including the intelligence cycle.
• Submit detailed reports to supervisors and facilities regarding forensic and intelligence processes and findings.
• Participate in court or other administrative-related hearings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with multiple plan options.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with an employer contribution for eligible medical plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Flexible Time Off (FTO), including vacation and sick time.
• Company holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) options with employer matching contributions.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability coverage; additional voluntary coverage is available.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) providing free, confidential support for personal, financial, and family matters.
• Additional well-being resources, including access to Care.com, Calm, Active&Fit, Telavet, LegalShield, and other lifestyle resources and discounted services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level