City Of New York

Digital Forensic Examiner III

City Of New York$75K — $95K *
Bronx, NY 10451In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Master's Degree in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, or related field preferred;
  • Bachelor's Degree with relevant experience may substitute;
  • Minimum of three years of professional digital forensic experience required for Master's;
  • Minimum of four years for Bachelor's as substitute;
  • Knowledge of operating systems (Windows, MacOS, Linux);
  • Proficiency in writing detailed forensic reports and testifying in court.

Responsibilities

  • Guide junior lab personnel in data extraction and analysis;
  • Lead forensic examination of digital evidence related to search warrants;
  • Conduct detailed research on mobile devices and their applications;
  • Utilize advanced skills in reverse engineering for complex investigations;
  • Develop custom scripts for data analysis beyond commercial tools;
  • Support Lab Director with policy updates and compliance;
  • Perform forensic examinations and maintain proficient testing standards.

Benefits

  • First accredited Digital Forensics Laboratory in NYC;
  • Opportunity to work at a leading prosecutorial agency;
  • Focus on public safety and justice for the community;
  • Engage in advanced technology-related investigations;
  • Chance to contribute to innovative forensic techniques and policies.
Full Job Description
The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County ("BXDA") is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By "Pursuing Justice with Integrity," the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day. In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Digital Forensic Examiner to perform forensic analyses, document their process and findings, and testify in court. The Digital Forensics Laboratory, within the Strategic Innovations Division, provides support for the Bronx District Attorney's Office by forensically analyzing various types of digital evidence including mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, desktop and laptop computers, portable storage devices, as well as providing support in a variety of technology-related areas. The BXDA DFL is the first accredited Digital Forensics Laboratory in New York City, and the first at a prosecutorial agency in New York State. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Provide guidance to junior Lab personnel in various data extraction and analysis techniques. - Act as technical lead in the execution of search warrants involving digital evidence retrieval and forensic examination of computers, mobile devices, and network media including video surveillance footage. - Conduct research on mobile devices and computers including research on third party apps, OS specific features and changes, as well as cloud storage. - Use advanced technical skills including reverse engineering skills to support advanced investigations involving cryptocurrency, malware, and IoT devices in cyber or high-tech investigations. - Research and utilize various technical skills, including developing custom scripts such as Python, to analyze extracted data not readily supported by commercial forensic tools. - Assist Lab Director in updating and maintaining internal Lab policies and procedures and ensuring its compliance with accreditation requirements. - Asist Lab Director in conducting technical reviews of other examiners' work as per accreditation requirements. - Perform duties of Digital Forensic Examiner and Junior Digital Forensic Examiner, as needed, to include: - Utilize forensic knowledge to extract and analyze various electronic devices including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, desktop, and laptop computers. - Utilize forensic knowledge and experience of file systems and operating systems to image and perform data recovery on Windows, MacOS, ChromeOS, and Linux based devices. - Write accurate and thorough reports following the standards and requirements of the Digital Forensics Laboratory. Senior Examiners may form and articulate expert opinions, as needed, based on report findings. - Testify to forensic analysis and reports in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings. - Utilize forensic knowledge to successfully complete annual proficiency testing requirements. - All other duties as assigned. Physical Requirements: Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks are performed in a laboratory/forensics analysis environment. Due to the nature of the evidence evaluated, tasks may include exposure to offensive images and data, and confidentiality of work performed for the Lab must be maintained. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's Degree preferred (preferably in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or Information Security) AND three (3) years professional digital forensic experience or Bachelor's Degree (preferably in Computer Forensics or Cyber Security) and a minimum of four (4) years of professional digital forensic experience can be used as a substitute. IT PROJECT SPECIALIST - 95710 Qualifications 1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 2. An associate degree from an accredited college in computer science, engineering, human computer interaction, interactive media, digital and graphics design, data visualization, communication or a related field, and six years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 3. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college, and eight years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position and a specialization in a relevant technology, process, methodology and/or domain; or 4. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1", "2", or "3" above.

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