Digital Forensic Scientist

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $55823 $74520/NC16

Join one of the top 100 ISO/ANAB-accredited digital forensic laboratories in the United States. The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State seeks an experienced professional to support our nationally recognized Digital Forensic Laboratory.

The Department fulfills statutory mandates that promote economic growth enables capital formation and protects the public from financial and in some cases physical harm. Our law enforcement agents attorneys and task force partners combat multiple types of business notary and financial fraud identity theft intellectual property theft (including counterfeit goods) and related white-collar crimesthreats that jeopardize the economic well-being of individuals and businesses. Operating under the authority of the Secretary of State the Digital Forensic Laboratory supports these agency investigations by processing digital evidence and publishing professional reports. North Carolina has 100 individual counties. Occasional daytime and overnight travel are required. This position plays a key role assisting investigators with competent professional evidential content to support their investigations. The Digital Forensic Scientist will have hands-on experience in forensic acquisition imaging analysis and reporting.

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION

The Digital Forensic Scientist will:

• Provide technical field support and assist with search warrants and the seizure/preservation of physical and digital evidence.
• Conduct forensic analyses and produce laboratory reports for judicial proceedings.
• Be prepared to testify as an expert witness when necessary.
• Recover or download web-based digital data including websites used in financial fraud.
• Support the Litigation Support Section by coordinating data access for trial preparation.

Management Preferences:

• Expertise in the use of digital forensics tools hardware and software for acquiring analyzing and preserving digital evidence over the course of an investigation.
• Working knowledge of current digital forensic best practices ISO/IEC 17025 standards and general day to day laboratory operations.
• General knowledge of Internet infrastructure and web-based technologies.
• Proficient in identifying and analyzing multiple filetypes and signatures including but not limited to SQLite video web-related text graphics and audio.
• Knowledge of chain-of-custody procedures evidence processing preservation and storage technologies.
• Strong communication skills for technical reporting laboratory documentation court testimony and training.
• Ability to collaborate and support investigators other agency staff attorneys and court personnel with case preparation and related matters.
• Experience supporting internal quality audits management reviews and various inventories.

• Vendor-neutral certification (IACIS - CFCE preferred).
• Accreditation experience with ANAB and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards preferred.
• One or more vendor software certifications: EnCE MCFE CFME CCPA CCME (with/without Inseyets).
• Additional desirable credentials: CAWFE (IACIS) CMDE CCE ISFCE membership.

Note: If not already certified the selected candidate must obtain certifications consistent with agency preferences and accreditation standards within 18 months of eligibility.

Experience with:
- Industry standard forensic tools (EnCase Cellebrite Magnet (Process/Axiom/Graykey) FTK BlackLight WinHex etc.).
- Mac/Windows storage filesystems; mobile device technologies such as iOS Android.
- Encryption and related technologies (BitLocker SecureBoot TPM).
- Forensic acquisition from varied devices and platforms (cloud/on-prem servers email social media).
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation processes including annual assessments.
- State and federal rules of evidence chain of custody compliance.
- Website/SharePoint administration.
- Hashing methods large dataset transfers and Bates numbering.

Employment at NCSOS is contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

This non-sworn position is subject to the Fair Labor Standards Act mandatory overtime and on-call duty.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See theEducation and Experience Equivalency Guidefor details.

Bachelors degree with a major in computer science digital forensics networking information technology cyber technology criminal justice; or forensic science or multi-media studies with coursework in computer science or information technology; or biology chemistry physics biochemistry and other science degrees (if degree includes significant coursework in computer science or information technology); or closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution including coursework in science; and two years of experience performing bench level analysis in digital evidence; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement (Digital): Must obtain individual certification consistent with international and ISO standards within eighteen months of the date the analyst becomes eligible to seek certification according to the standards of the certifying entity. Such vendor-neutral certifications may include: Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (CFCE) International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists Certified Computer Examiner (CCE) International Society of Forensic Computer Examiners Digital Forensics Certified Practitioner (DFCP) Digital Forensics Certification Board (requires a minimum 5 years of verified experience prior to sitting for the exam) Global Information Assurance Certification Forensic Examiner (GCFE) SANS Institute Certified Video Technician (CFVT) Law Enforcement & Emergency Service Video Association (requires a minimum of 3 years of verified experience prior to sitting for the exam) Certified Forensic Video Examiner (CFVE) International Association for Identification (requires a minimum of 3-5 years of verified experience depending on applicants education level)

To apply for this position please click the Apply link on the Government Jobs website or visitJob Opportunitieswith the Secretary of State to complete an online application.

Applications that include see attached or rely solely on resumes instead of completing the formal applications education and work experience sections will be considered incomplete and ineligible for consideration for the vacancy. Unless explicitly requested in the vacancy announcement (e.g. transcripts proof of licensure or certification) all attachments are considered optional and will not be reviewed during the initial screening to assess the applicants eligibility for the vacancy.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with their application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if currently serving as a member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If you are a former member of the NC National Guard with a service tenure of at least 6 years and an honorable discharge please attach either a DD256 or NGB 22.

The North Carolina Department of the Secretary of State is committed to Equal Opportunity Employment and employs the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified candidates. The actual salary will be determined based on relevant competencies knowledge skills and abilities as well as considerations for internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

State Employees are encouraged to apply for positions of interest even if the salary grade is the same as or lower than their current position.

The State of North Carolina offers health insurance twelve paid holidays one personal observance leave day generous vacation and sick leave accrual dental and vision coverage and additional insurance options along with retirement benefits. Detailed information about our benefits can be found atNC OSHR: Benefits.

If you are having technical issues submitting your application please call the NC Office of State Human Resources at.

For further information please contact:

TAMEKA M. GENTRY ASSISTANT HR DIRECTOR
North Carolina Secretary of State
Human Resources Old Revenue Building
2 S. Salisbury Street Raleigh NC 27601
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