Digital Forensic Analyst

The New York City Department of Investigation (“DOI”) is one of the oldest law enforcement agencies in the country with a mission of combating municipal corruption. It serves the people of New York City by acting as an independent and nonpartisan watchdog for New York City government, City agencies, and City employees, vendors with City contracts, individuals and entities that receive City funds.

The Department of Investigation is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst. The selected candidate will support a variety of confidential investigations by retrieving, reviewing, and examining digital evidence from electronic devices such as laptops, desktop computers, servers, mobile devices, tablets, and CCTV systems. Additionally, the candidate will establish and preserve the chain of custody for digital evidence, log and secure property, assist with computer-related search warrants, and collaborate with a team of investigators and/or consultants to complete investigative activities. This position involves working with the Agency's Cyber Investigation Unit, which is responsible for, but not limited to, leading cybersecurity related investigations and conducting Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) research for investigative staff. The Department of Investigation is actively seeking a skilled Digital Forensic Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this critical role, you will play a vital part in supporting a range of confidential investigations by expertly retrieving, reviewing, and analyzing digital evidence from diverse electronic devices, including laptops, desktop computers, servers, mobile devices, tablets, and CCTV systems. Your responsibilities will include establishing and maintaining the chain of custody for digital evidence, logging and securing property, aiding in computer-related search warrants, and collaborating closely with a dedicated team of investigators and consultants to advance our investigative efforts. You will also work alongside the Agency's Cyber Investigation Unit, which is responsible for leading cybersecurity related investigations and conducting Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) research for investigative staff.
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If selected, the candidate will be fingerprinted and undergo a background investigation. Due to the position consisting of law enforcement and/or investigative functions, the candidate's consumer credit history will be reviewed during the background investigation as permitted by NYC Administrative Code 8-107(24)(b)(2)(A).

Please do not email, mail or fax your resume to DOI directly. Submissions of resumes does not guarantee an interview. Due to the high volume of resumes DOI receives for positions, only selected candidates will be contacted.

Appointments are subject to Office of Management & Budget approval for budgeted headcount.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization and four years of satisfactory full-time experience in an industrial or governmental agency in the field of investigation, auditing, law enforcement, security, inspections, or in a major operational area of the agency in which the appointment is to be made; or

2.A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; or

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

Preferred Skills

1. Baccalaureate degree (preferably in Forensic Computing, Computer Science, Computer Security or similar field) from an accredited college. 2. Experience in a digital forensics discipline, cyber security or two years of equivalent study in forensic computing. 3. CCE, CFCE, EnCE, GCFA, GCFE, SCERS, COMPTIA, CHFI, CEH, GBFA or comparable certifications 4. Experience with forensic tools 5. Experience conducting forensic imaging and examinations of computer systems, digital media, network devices, and mobile devices. 6. Ability to analyze and forensically preserve information from social networking profiles and websites 7. Strong understanding of operating systems such as Windows, MacOS, Linux and UNIX. 8. Able to dissemble, configure, and troubleshoot various computer hardware. 9. Experience with public speaking

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

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.

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.