Digital Forensic Examiner III

The Bronx District Attorney's Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.3 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. 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. Digital Forensic Examiners perform forensic analyses, document their process and findings, and testify in court. 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:

o Utilize forensic knowledge to extract and analyze various electronic devices including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, desktop, and laptop computers.

o 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.

o 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.

o Testify to forensic analysis and reports in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings.

o Utilize forensic knowledge to successfully complete annual proficiency testing requirements.

• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's Degree preferred (preferably in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or Information Security) AND three (3) years professional digital forensic experience. 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.
• Certified and experienced in performing forensic analyses using commercial software such as Magnet Axiom, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Encase, Forensic Toolkit, and similar software suites are preferred (please list certification type and date, or relevant experience on your cover letter and resume).
• Possess vendor agnostic certifications (IACIS CFCE/ MDFE/CAWFE, SANS GCFA/GCFE/GASF/GREM/GCIH/GIME, NCFI BCERT/ AFT/MDE/AMDE/AMET/NITRO preferred)
• Previous testimony experience in court proceedings including trial and grand jury. Previous qualification as an expert witness preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of file systems and operating systems
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, prioritizing work, and balancing caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
• Ability to follow direction and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multitask.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and law enforcement personnel.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary to support the 24/7 nature of the Lab.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and four years of satisfactory full-time experience related to the area(s) required by the particular position; or,

2. Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" above.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

As a prospective employee of the City of New York, you may be eligible for federal loan forgiveness programs and state repayment assistance programs. For more information, please visit the U.S. Department of Education's website at https://studentaid.gov/pslf/.

Residency Requirement

City Residency is not required for this position

Additional Information

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.