Computer Forensics Investigator

Primary Responsibility: To utilize computer forensic tools and techniques to investigate computers or data equipment such as home computers, laptops, servers, or office workstations to determine if the equipment has been used for illegal, unauthorized or unusual activities per the client?s request. This may also be done to monitor a network for the same purpose. Requirement: - Eligible to be licensed and bonded as a private investigator Duties and Responsibilities: - Analysis of computers or electronic devices - Utilize Computer Forensic software and hardware tools to gather information - Report findings (complete documentation) - Track inventory - Complete purchase orders - Pursue training opportunities - Further or enhance computer forensic procedures - Assist Case Analysts with consultations with Computer Forensic cases - Other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to learn and adapt to new technology quickly - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - Knowledge and understanding of operating systems, such as Windows OS and Unix (Linux). Helpful if MAC or OS/2 is also familiar. - Basic understanding of DOS (MS DOS) and UNIX commands - Knowledge and understanding of storage devices - Knowledge and understanding of virus software, such as key loggers, spyware, phishing and Trojans. - Knowledge and understanding of Anti-Virus solutions - Knowledge and understanding of how to locate and read logs within computer system - Knowledge and understanding of Computer File structures (NTFS, FAT32, FAT16, etc) - Knowledge and understanding of networking, routing, communication protocols and security - Knowledge and understanding of programming languages and software applications - Knowledge and understanding of investigative techniques - Knowledge, understanding or ability to learn quickly, Computer Forensic tools, such as password crackers, email converters and forensic toolkits such as EnCase and accessing data with Forensic Tool Kit (FTK) Working Conditions and Physical Demands: - Basic office setting - Must be able to access, remove and replace hard drives within desktop computers as well as laptops - Must be able to lift at least fifty pounds (50 lbs) - Must be able to bend down and reach up to access equipment, etc - Must be able to go onsite and remove a computer system from a location