Investigation & Forensic Analyst (Must Have DLP, Interview, Computer Forensic Exp)

Position : Investigation & Forensic Analyst (Must Have DLP, Interview, Computer Forensic Exp)

Location : San Diego, CA or Franklin Lakes, NJ

Duration : 12 Months

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Client: Medical Device Company

Job Category: Technical

Level Of Experience: Mid-Level

Employment Type: Contract on W2 (Need US Citizens or GC Holders Only)

Work hours: Flexible, but close to normal work hours (start time around 8 or 9 AM) / 40 hours a week

3 Must haves on the resume: DLP, Interview, Computer Forensic experience

Job Description:

Summary of Position with General Responsibilities:

• The Investigation & Forensic Analyst is responsible for identifying exposures to client sensitive information through forensic data acquisition, data collection from various platforms, forensic analysis, media preservation, restoration, and conversion services.
• This position must be able to work with a high degree of independence and effectively interact with associates from entry-level techs to Executive Vice Presidents.

• A strong combination of technical understanding, communication and documentation is vital to the success of this role. As part of that, you will use your skill set to: triage data loss alerts, conduct forensic analysis in sensitive cases, report on and present findings to business partners, develop solutions to improve efficiency in technical processes, and analyze forensic artifacts. You are comfortable providing fact-based reports to various levels of the organization within a fast-paced environment.
• You have previous investigation experience, effective analytical skills. You will be accountable for setting your own work direction and completing investigations.

Essential Job Functions:

• The following duties and responsibilities are intended to be representative of the work performed by the incumbent(s) in this position and are not all-inclusive.
• The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position.

• Properly acquire, preserve, and process electronic data to industry standards
• Perform forensic analysis on various devices
• Produce quality evidence-based reports as necessary
• Cyber incident triage and forensics evaluation for cyber threats
• Interface effectively in key relationships such as Security Operations, and be able to partner with Legal and HR as necessary
• Evaluate risk based on questionnaires and draft reports
• Accountable for setting own work direction and completing work tasks
• Provide forensic research, application, advanced casework, methodology development, and training
• Conduct interviews and provide appropriate reports to key stakeholders, which summarize the findings.
• Deliver investigation recommendations and reporting by collecting, evaluating, and disseminating accurate and timely intelligence information to appropriate managers.
• Assist with additional projects as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• In-depth knowledge of Windows operating systems; other operating systems such as MacOS, iOS and Linux a plus
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to deliver tough messages in a professional manner. Proven ability to act independently and to execute with limited information and ambiguity
• Detail-oriented with the ability to promptly assess documents for accuracy as well as consistency
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others in a positive and effective manner
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent communication skills; both oral and written
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a continuous learning and process improvement environment.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, or related field
• Preferred Certifications: CFCE, GCFE, GCFA, EnCE
• 1-3 years of experience conducting digital forensics or incident response in a full-time role
• 1-3 years of experience conducting digital investigations in a corporate or law enforcement role
• Previous experience with Data Loss Prevention technologies and platforms
• Previous experience working with Encase and Forensic Toolkit (FTK)
• Previous experience with Network monitoring tools 

Physical Demands:

• Use of computer, phone, ability to travel globally.

Work Environment:

• Office and remote locations