Digital Forensic Analyst I

Digital Forensic Analyst I at CGS Federal

CGS Federal is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst I, primarily focused on the preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud-stored data. The ideal candidate will be fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies and eager to take a primary role in a rapidly expanding forensics department. This position involves travel for on-site collection efforts and an in-office presence at the primary firm office, which houses the forensics lab and data center. CGS Federal fosters a lean-team approach and an employee-centric culture that encourages professional growth and active participation from all team members.

CGS Federal unites motivated, highly skilled, and creative individuals to tackle the government’s most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. Our mission requires candidates passionate about government innovation, collaborative, and proactive in anticipating needs. At CGS Federal, we cultivate a supportive environment and promote professional development through diverse learning opportunities.

Key Responsibilities and Attributes for Success

• Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis, both on-site and remotely.
• Coordinate directly with legal teams and client IT departments to understand project scope.
• Maintain forensic tool sets by staying current on version updates and market options.
• Collaborate closely with project management and team members on complex, deadline-driven projects.
• Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures for discovery process requirements.
• Manage all chain of custody best practices in accordance with the rules of evidence.
• Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures.
• Perform quality checks on work products before client delivery.
• Complete additional duties assigned by the manager, including general IT functions.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• A minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• 1+ years of relevant experience, demonstrating understanding of the forensic lifecycle, proper scoping, evidence acquisition across various devices, and intermediate forensic analysis.
• Experience using industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, and Logicube Falcon.
• General understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.
• Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, cloud/on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, and social media in a forensically sound manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully, both verbally and in writing, with team members and technical/non-technical clients.
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines.
• Superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail.
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; a valid passport for occasional international travel is required.
• An energetic self-starter mentality, capable of working effectively within a team and independently.
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice.
• Willingness to develop and train other team members to enhance group knowledge and cultivate secondary resources for larger collection events.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve complex problems on the fly.

Ideal Candidate Attributes

Additionally, candidates ideally will have:

• An understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM).
• At least one industry-standard certification (e.g., EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME).
• General knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery).
• Experience with structured data export analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation for client reports.
• Understanding of Robo/Rich copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory.
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access).

Our Commitment to Employees

Contact Government Services (CGS Federal) is dedicated to simplifying and enhancing government bureaucracy by optimizing human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions for our clients' specific needs, committing ourselves to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.

For over seven years, we've expanded our government-contracting portfolio, building valuable partnerships through honesty, professionalism, and quality work. We value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all endeavors, and delivering the best quality to our consumers to foster long-term relationships.

CGS Federal cares deeply about its employees, offering a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter), Paid Time Off, and observance of State/Federal Holidays.

Key skills/competency

• Digital Forensics
• Mobile Device Forensics
• Cloud Data Collection
• Forensic Analysis
• Chain of Custody
• eDiscovery
• Cellebrite
• EnCase
• Scripting
• Troubleshooting