Forensic Scientist II

OSHR Temporary Solutions•Wake County, NC

3d•$33•Onsite

About The Position

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time. Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job.  OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs.  Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state. This temporary position is located at 2 S. Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC - Wake County with the Secretary of State. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $33.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences: Join one of the top 100 ISO/ANAB-accredited digital forensic laboratories in the United States. The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State seeks an experienced professional to support our nationally recognized Digital Forensic Laboratory. The Department fulfills statutory mandates that promote economic growth, enable capital formation, and protect the public from financial and, in some cases, physical harm. Our law enforcement agents, attorneys, and task force partners combat business fraud, financial fraud, identity theft, intellectual property theft (including counterfeit goods), and related crimes—threats that jeopardize the economic well-being of individuals and businesses. Operating under the authority of the Secretary of State, the Digital Forensic Laboratory processes digital evidence in support of state and federal investigations. This position plays a key role in investigating securities fraud, intellectual property counterfeiting, and other white-collar crimes. The Digital Forensic Scientist will have hands-on experience in forensic imaging, analysis, and reporting, following ethical and industry best practices. The role works closely with investigators, attorneys, and law enforcement partners to preserve, analyze, and report on digital evidence in complex cases, producing reports used in court. Primary Purpose of the Position The Digital Forensic Scientist will: Assist with search warrants and the seizure/preservation of physical and digital evidence. Conduct forensic analyses and produce reports for judicial proceedings. Perform in-lab analyses, provide technical field support, and testify as an expert witness. Recover or download digital data, including from websites used in financial fraud. Support the Litigation Support Section by coordinating data access for trial preparation. Familiarity in digital forensics tools, hardware, and software for acquiring, analyzing, and preserving evidence. Familiarity in the concepts of forensic imaging, data recovery (including deleted/password-protected files), and device/media examination. Experience and confidence working with various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and others with analyzing sensitive Criminal Justice Information (CJI). Proficient in analyzing video, websites, text, graphics, and multimedia. Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures and evidence labeling. Strong communication skills for technical reporting, court testimony, and training. Ability to work with investigators, attorneys, and court personnel on case preparation. Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in: Computer science, digital forensics, networking, information technology, cyber technology; Forensic science or multimedia studies with coursework in computer science/IT; Criminal Justice, or other science degrees with relevant coursework in computer science or other related technologies. Related curriculum from an accredited institution including science coursework.
AND two years of experience performing bench-level analysis in digital evidence, OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Vendor-neutral certification (CFCE preferred).
One or more vendor certifications: EnCE, MCFE, CFME, CCPA, CCME (with/without Inseyets).
Additional desirable credentials: CAWFE, CMDE, CCE, ISFCE membership.
ANAB training on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 preferred.
Note: If not already certified, the selected candidate must obtain certifications consistent with agency preferences and accreditation standards within 18 months of eligibility.
Beneficial and verifiable experience with:
Leading forensic tools (EnCase, Cellebrite, Magnet Axiom, FTK, GrayKey, etc.).
Mac/Windows file systems, iOS, Android.
Encryption technologies (BitLocker, SecureBoot, TPM).
Forensic acquisition from varied devices and platforms (cloud/on-prem servers, email, smartphones, social media).
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 lab accreditation processes.
State and federal rules of evidence compliance.
Website/SharePoint administration.
Hashing methods, large dataset transfers, and Bates numbering.

Responsibilities

Assist with search warrants and the seizure/preservation of physical and digital evidence.
Conduct forensic analyses and produce reports for judicial proceedings.
Perform in-lab analyses, provide technical field support, and testify as an expert witness.
Recover or download digital data, including from websites used in financial fraud.
Support the Litigation Support Section by coordinating data access for trial preparation.
Familiarity in digital forensics tools, hardware, and software for acquiring, analyzing, and preserving evidence.
Familiarity in the concepts of forensic imaging, data recovery (including deleted/password-protected files), and device/media examination.
Experience and confidence working with various operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, iOS, Android and others with analyzing sensitive Criminal Justice Information (CJI).
Proficient in analyzing video, websites, text, graphics, and multimedia.
Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures and evidence labeling.
Strong communication skills for technical reporting, court testimony, and training.
Ability to work with investigators, attorneys, and court personnel on case preparation.
Experience supporting audits and compliance reviews.