Digital Forensic Technician
Infotrend•Lorton, VA
•$58,000 - $71,000•Onsite
About The Position
We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Digital Forensic Technician to join our team in Lorton, VA. This is a great opportunity to join a highly respected digital forensics laboratory and gain hands-on experience supporting the collection, preservation, imaging, and documentation of digital evidence.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Successfully passing competency and proficiency test.
- A+ Certification OR a laboratory approved industry certification in digital forensics from an accredited organization (i.e EnCE, GCFE, CFCE, CCO, CCPA, 3CE, ICMDE, CCI, MAR, CAE etc..).
- Must be U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Security Clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible data loss.
- Preserving and archiving digital evidence using forensic best practices.
- Maintaining proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation.
- Interfacing with investigators and developing analysis plan to meet customer needs.
- Utilizing authorized forensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digital media.
- Maintaining operational effectiveness of all assigned Government hardware, software ,and forensic support equipment.
- Writing clear reports that accurately present forensic findings and detailed notes to ensure those results are repeatable.
- Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments.
- Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed.
- Performing method validation/verification (review of forensic tools).
- Performing instrument maintenance and testing.
- Assisting with the Proficiency Test Program.
- Assisting with accreditation support.
- Performing audits / review of forensic work.
- Assisting with discovery requests.
- Assisting with consolidation of electronic records of forensic analysis for filing (CaseClosure).
- Organizing laboratory records and data for delivery to laboratory customers.
- Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- a 401(k) plan with company match
- paid time off
- opportunities for bonuses based on individual and company performance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
