The New York County District Attorney's Office, Cybercrime and Identity Theft Bureau is accepting applications for the position of Computer Forensic Analyst. The successful applicant will be part of the High Technology Analysis Unit working inside of the Office’s computer forensic laboratory.  The primary responsibility of the unit’s computer forensic laboratory is to analyze electronic evidence, utilizing forensically sound methods and procedures, in support of criminal investigations.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
 

• Perform case intake duties
• Prepare new case files and chain of custody documentation; label evidence received by laboratory
• Perform data entry functions by logging evidence into the unit’s case tracking system
• Perform analyses of mobile electronic devices including but not limited to cellular telephones, tablets, GPS equipment, etc.
• Disassemble, configure and troubleshoot computer hardware. Prepare forensic images and organize and upload case file images for archival purposes
• Conduct computer forensic analyses according to case requests/statements of work; prepare detailed reports of findings
• Testify to findings in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings

Qualifications & Skills:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Forensic Computing, Computer Science or Computer Security)
• At least two (2) years’ experience in a digital forensics field or two years of equivalent graduate study in forensic computing
• Thorough knowledge of Computer Forensic Industry standards, chain of custody procedures, forensic methodologies, best practices and evidence handling are required
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Excellent verbal and written skills required
• Certified forensic examiners are preferred (please cite certification type and date obtained on your cover letter and resume)

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a cover letter and resume along with a salary history.  Only applications that include salary history will be considered.