Digital Forensic Technician
Forensic Technician duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assisting with seizure of digital evidence from on-site search locations while minimizing possible data loss.
- Preserving and archiving digital evidence using forensic best practices.
- Maintaining proper chain of custody of evidence and associated documentation.
- Interfacing with a case agent and developing analysis plan to meet agent’s needs.
- Utilizing authorized forensic tools to perform forensic imaging and extraction from digital media.
- Writing clear reports that accurately present forensic findings and detailed notes to ensure those results are repeatable.
- Testifying in court, Grand Jury, or other legal proceedings through testimony, sworn affidavits, or other legal instruments.
- Successfully passing competency and annual proficiency tests in Digital Forensics as determined by SFL9.
- Providing guidance and training on emerging technology and new techniques to forensic personnel as needed.
- Performing other laboratory forensic functions as assigned.
Requirements
- US Citizen
- Submit to a Background Check For Public Trust
- BS degree in computers or science field
- 24 credit hours in computer science, engineering or math
- Possess a CompTIA A+ certification or a laboratory-approved industry certification, currently the EnCE