Mobile Exploitation Analyst

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: 

• Plans, coordinates and conducts the forensic examination and analysis of digital, electronic and mobile device data to include but not limited to: hard drives, thumb drives, memory cards, and cellular devices. 
• Assists with the execution of highly complex digital forensics requiring the use of specialized technical equipment and software for the purpose of discovering and analyzing available, deleted or “hidden” information.
• Examine evidence to determine the best strategy for exploitation, in consultation with other subject matter experts as needed. Safeguards evidence for other examinations, i.e., latent print examinations.
• Reviews evidence and exercises independent judgment to determine the proper approach and sequence of examinations. 
• Receives, inventories, and signs for physical evidence and maintains integrity of submitted evidence.
• Disassemble, as needed, any components or devices when required to gain access to digital data.
• Search written or digital media and extract targeted data for storage and future processing or analysis.
• Process and analyze extracted data to potentially isolate information of specific interest.
• Document examination results/findings in the LIMS.
• Annotate the case file documentation, detailing the processing techniques and the examination results. 
• Prepare final written reports.
• Perform administrative and/or technical reviews of reports and worksheets.
• Participate in quality control activities that include instrument maintenance and calibration.
• Maintain a clean laboratory and personal workspace environment, in accordance with local laboratory procedures.

Required Qualifications: 

• Four (4) years of experience in conducting forensic examinations on digital media.
• A degree in a relevant field is preferred, although we will also consider candidates with significant experience in lieu of a degree.
• Certifications in relevant exploitation tools such as GFCE, GFCA, CFCE, ACE, EnCE, CCO, CPA and CCME are desired.
• Demonstrated experience with forensics tools such as Cellebrite, EnCase, Axiom, XRY, Forensic Toolkit (FTK), and Xways.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing to the Forensics and Intelligence communities (i.e., experience in writing technical reports, presenting briefs).
• Understanding of steganography and encryption detection and analysis
• Understanding of managing complex large data set analysis
• Able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Top-Secret security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain US Passport 
• Must be able to complete and pass a medical assessment per customer requirements.