Forensic Analyst II

Description

UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL

At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success.

We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainably. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community.

Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

Are you ready for your next career challenge'

Leidos is seeking a Forensic Analyst II located in the Camp Springs, MD area to work in a hybrid (in-office and remote) work environment (subject to change) in support of a federal agency.

You will work in a fast-paced and diverse environment and will have a management team that encourages your career development and growth.

If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!

THE MISSION

The Digital Modernization Sector brings together our digital transformation and IT programs, allowing us to better serve our customers through scale and repeatability.

Are you ready to make an impact' Begin your journey of a flourishing and meaningful career, share your resume with us today!

What You'll Be Doing :

• C ase assignment, case management, scene management, and other similar duties of a first line supervisor.
• Managing digital forensics examinations through the entire lifecycle (case planning, intake, acquisition, examination, analysis, extraction, presentation, disposition, and expert witness testimony)
• P rovides identification and seizure support, forensic data acquisition / imaging;
• Forensically-sound and non-forensic collection / capture of electronically stored information (ESI) from innumerable file structures and sources (i.
• e., Windows, MAC, Linux, and Unix-based desktop / laptop computer systems, servers to include Exchange, Database, Files Shares, and cloud-based email and storage;

mobile devices and tablets (all operating systems), drones, and related digital storage media.

• Responsible for performing large-scale digital forensic examinations to include collection in a live client-server environment utilizing validated remote forensic software.
• Recovers data and correlates information, prepares clear and comprehensive notes and reports of findings, and provides oral and written communications to legal staff concerning results of examinations to include legal declarations as well as expert witness testimony at trial for investigations and litigations.
• C onduct full forensic examinations / analyses to include processing of allocated and unallocated space and file slack, data carving, and conducting timeline, Internet history, and registry analyses with the goal of developing forensically sound evidence.
• Utilizes industry accepted forensic and non-forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, Harvester, Cellebrite UFED, and NUIX
• Researches and maintains proficiency in tools, techniques, and trends. As a digital forensics expert, serves as a source of technical counsel and advice for forensic collection / processing activities.
• Acts as a source of reference for junior analysts and technicians and possesses the ability to lead forensic investigations in the field.

Reviews and approves reports, notes, and case files of junior analysts and technicians

• Work with other forensic analysts and technicians, law enforcement officers, and legal experts to identify methods and procedures for recovery, preservation, and presentation of computer evidence.
• Provides technical guidance and assistance to legal staff while ensuring that proper precautions are taken in the preservation and prevention of spoliation of electronic evidence.
• May supervise a team of digital forensic analysts

What Does Leidos Need From Me'

• DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 certification
• One of the following DoD 8570 CSSP baseline certifications : GIAC Certified Forensic Analyst (GCFA), GIAC Certified Forensic Incident Handler (GCIH), EC Council Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator (CHFI)
• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensic Science, Computer Science / Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Information Technology, Mathematics, Criminal Justice, or related field and 8+ years of prior relevant experience
• Seven (7) years digital forensic collection and processing experience
• Ten (10) years digital forensic collection and processing experience as substitute for degree.
• Extensive enterprise level experience conducting digital forensics collections and processing across a variety of operating systems and hardware and software architectures (e.

g., computers, mobile devices, file share, email, and database servers, and cloud-based storage).

Senior-level experience in the use of industry standard forensic tools such as EnCase® Forensic and Enterprise Editions, Forensic Toolkit®, NUIX Investigator, Cellebrite UFED, etc.

and be able to articulate the processes being conducted by these forensic tools.

• knowledge of LAN / WAN / MAN network environments.
• Experience in dead box, live and hybrid data acquisition methodologies.
• Experience in the forensic, forensically sound, and non-forensic collection and processing of a wide variety of enterprise e-mail and database systems such as Exchange, Lotus, SQL, Oracle, etc.

archiving systems, and backup systems.

• Experience in the manual reconstruction of a RAID array.
• Working experience in the processing of large data volumes.
• Working knowledge of and ability to apply the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE) as they apply to electronic evidence as well as demonstrated experience in applying these rules to the framework of an investigation or litigation.
• Experience testifying and taking testimony in a civil, criminal, regulatory or administrative proceeding.
• project management skills with the ability to multitask and manage several projects at one time.
• Willing to travel
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Digital Forensic Science, Computer Science / Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Mathematics, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Litigation support experience.
• Some supervisory or managerial experience.
• Prior experience working in a Federal Government environment.
• Public Trust or higher security clearance

Original Posting Date : 2024-07-09While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range : Pay Range $101,400.00 - $183,300.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world's most vexing challenges in national security and health.

The company's global workforce of 47,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.

For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits Pay and benefits are fundamental to any career decision. That's why we craft compensation packages that reflect the importance of the work we do for our customers.

Employment benefits include competitive compensation, Health and Wellness programs, Income Protection, Paid Leave and Retirement.

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Commitment to Diversity All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Leidos will also consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories consistent with relevant laws.