What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Forensics Analyst position at New England State Police Information Network?
The New England State Police Information Network (NESPIN) has an immediate opening for a Digital Forensic Analyst in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Job Description:
The successful candidate will be responsible for forensic examinations of mobile device evidence and/or forensic examination of audio and video evidence. The basic responsibilities of the analyst include but are not limited to:
- Preserve and analyze data from electronic data sources, including tablets, digital cameras, GPS, and mobile devices, ensuring that the evidential integrity of the data is not compromised.
- Specialized technical work in the clarification/enhancement, conversion, repair, and reconstruction of audio and video evidence.
- Retrieval of evidence from Digital Video Recorder systems in lab.
- Report detailed findings in preparation for review by investigators, prosecutors, or legal counsel, explaining complex technical concepts to nontechnical people.
- Conduct validation testing and performance verifications of various hardware/software tools.
- Assess and troubleshoot a variety of technical issues.
- Form and articulate expert opinions based on analysis and report findings.
- Provide expert testimony in depositions, trials, and other proceedings.
- Must be willing to travel for training or presentations after hours/weekends/holidays.
Experience and Skills:
MINIMAL EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Associate’s degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, or a closely related field is required.
Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics is strongly preferred (relevant experience as a multimedia or digital forensic analyst may substitute for a bachelor’s degree).
Ability to lift computers that can weigh up to 50 lbs.
State Police background check required for final candidates.
Please submit Cover Letter and Resume
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,754.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,754