Criminal Digital Forensic Analyst

ViaPath Technologies • Mechanicsburg, PA

6d • 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. This is an onsite position based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The role is suited to a team-oriented professional who can multitask and communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience, including digital or cellular forensics, intelligence reporting and analysis, and investigative experience.
• Ability to obtain and retain required forensic certifications, including in logical and physical data extractions and chip-off techniques.
• Ability to develop a fundamental 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 with 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 and ability to handle confidential information.
• Fluency in written and verbal English.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably 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.
• Follow departmental and corporate policies and industry best practices for handling electronic evidence.
• Obtain and retain required forensic certifications and apply forensic extraction techniques and best practices.
• Analyze data to establish facility trends and potential areas of interest.
• Assist facility investigations using specialized software for forensic data extraction, data mining, and link analysis.
• Apply investigative and intelligence processes, including the intelligence cycle.
• Submit detailed reports to supervisors and facility staff 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 and Flexible Spending Account options; employer HSA contribution for eligible medical plans.
• Flexible Time Off, including vacation and sick time.
• Company holidays.
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) retirement plan options with employer matching contributions.
• Company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance; additional voluntary coverage available.
• Employee Assistance Program with 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