Computer Specialist � Network and Digital Forensics Examiner (San Diego)

Longeviti•San Diego, CA

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Longeviti LLC is seeking a Digital Forensic Examiner with an active TS clearance and SCI eligibility to support NCIS in Camp Pendleton, CA. The role involves providing detailed forensic examinations for NCIS cases where digital media is involved in criminal activity, serves as a victim, or contains evidentiary value. The examiner will also act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), testify in court, test new investigative tools, and provide training to government staff.

Requirements

Active TS clearance and SCI eligibility.
Certification in DCITA DoD Digital Forensic Examiner or FBI Computer Analysis Response Team (CART).
Five (5) or more years of experience using Cellebrite UFED4PC/Physical Analyzer.
Proficiency in FTK, and/or OSForensics.
Expertise with various computer operating systems to include Windows, Linux/Unix, and Macintosh OS.
Expertise with a variety of computer hardware to include servers, workstations, desktops, laptops, networking equipment, tablets and cellphones.
Full understanding of proper forensic data collection procedures, chain of custody, and documentation procedures in a law enforcement environment.
SANS FOR 500 and SANS FOR 585.
Cellebrite CCO and CCPA.
Strong documentation skills.
Ability to testify as an expert witness in judicial proceedings.
Proficient in information security, information assurance, information technology, and cyber defense best practices and principles.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a Computer Science-related field or five years of equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct complex and high-profile, non-destructive evaluations of target computer systems to determine operating and file systems, stored information, user and program logs, ownership, and access methodology, as well as security features and usage.
Provide detailed forensic examinations for NCIS cases.
Document artifacts and deliverables according to standardized formats and approved templates created through collaboration with NCIS Divisions.
Follow NCIS organizational policies and procedures.
Work in a team environment to provide forensic support via active engagement with Cyber-Referent agents.
Liaison between NCIS agents in the field and NCIS analysts at NCISHQ.
Collect and preserve critical evidence from large data sets.
Conduct intrusion identification.
Write SQL queries to verify/retrieve data.
Perform log analysis in support of NCIS investigations.
Conduct forensic extraction and analysis of data and electronic evidence from seized digital media.
Analyze computer network security settings, server, system, router, firewall, intrusion detection system (IDS) and intrusion prevention system (IPS) logs and packet capture data.
Assist the NCIS Special Agent as a technical consultant, ensuring that the data is seized in compliance with computer forensic standards and in compliance with chain of custody guidelines.
Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) and testify in court proceedings regarding forensic procedures utilized to acquire evidence and the description of any evidence obtained.
Analyze and test network monitoring technologies.
Test and assess new commercial and government-developed network-based investigative tools for reviewing and improving NCIS' current collection platforms.
Evaluate and implement new technologies to support the improvement and modernization of the NCIS criminal and intelligence capabilities regarding the gathering digital evidence.
Provide emergent forensic response support to internal and external surge requirements.
Configure, install, and maintain Network Intrusion Detection systems and Network Forensic Analysis Tools on locally configured networks.