Digital Forensics Analyst, Digital Forensics Unit

The Legal Aid Society • New York, NY

5h • $95,000 - $100,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Digital Forensics Examiners and Digital Forensics Analysts serve as the in-house experts on digital forensics topics for The Legal Aid Society. Their primary responsibilities include preserving, creating, and analyzing digital evidence in a forensically sound manner, as well as preparing reports for court proceedings and providing expert testimony in hearings and trials. They are also tasked with explaining digital forensics concepts to other Society staff through discussions and formal trainings. Maintaining applicable certifications and continuously updating their knowledge and skills in response to technological changes are essential aspects of the role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 3 years of digital forensics experience or 7 years of digital forensics experience. An equivalent combination of post-secondary education and digital forensics experience is also considered
• Obtained Cellebrite Certified Mobile Examiner (CCME) certification or an equivalent certification
• Experienced in digital forensics, including computer and cell phone forensic software, proper evidence handling, forensic methodology/protocols, and forensic data/hardware
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a citywide team
• Knowledge and experience with Cellebrite, Magnet, or other mobile forensic tools
• Knowledge and experience with Encase, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), AXIOM, or other forensic tools
• Knowledge and experience with cell site analysis, cell site mapping, and call detail records
• Understanding of chain-of-custody requirements necessary for the admissibility of evidence in court
• Organizational and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission to secure equal justice before the law for all New Yorkers
• Interpersonal and communication skills that enable healthy and productive working relationships
• Ability to perform duties with the highest regard for confidentiality, integrity, and respect
• Commitment to Legal Aid Society’s mission and values

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in a language other than English is desirable, but not required
• Experience with using cell site mapping tools, such as Cell Hawk or ZetX, is preferred

Responsibilities

• Applying knowledge and experience with forensically sound evidence-gathering and handling procedures in order to retrieve, handle, analyze, and preserve data in accordance with the appropriate and relevant standards, including following chain-of-custody requirements necessary for the admissibility of evidence in court
• Creating and analyzing forensic copies of data sources including hard drives, portable storage media, tablets, smartphones, and cloud data
• Conducting examinations of digital evidence and preparing reports and/or exhibits for use in court
• Interpreting call detail records, analyzing cell site locations, and generating cell site maps
• Performing video, photo, and audio forensics and enhancements
• Providing court testimony as needed in hearings and trials
• Assisting attorneys and investigators in understanding data/technical forensics and trial preparation
• Providing trainings and continuing legal education (CLE) courses on digital forensics related topics for Society staff and for external attorneys, investigators, and digital forensics related experts
• Working within time sensitive deadlines in a team environment
• Participating in continuous professional development
• Continuously learn about forms of bias in the workplace and demonstrate affirmative behaviors that support an inclusive work environment
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• generous benefits package including health insurance, paid vacation, disability, and life insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Other State and Federal loan forgiveness programs
• Assistance from New York state to assist with loan repayments, depending on years of practice (for New York residents)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees