The Computer Forensics Engineer is responsible for performing triage or examination on electronic media to quickly assess and prioritize the intelligence value of computer based electronic media (e.g., hard drives, CDs).

Job Description:

The Computer Forensics Engineer will perform all or some of the following Job description:

• Examine configuration files, system files, and registry information from operating systems, user created documents, network routing and content information

• Recover and evaluate files for intelligence value.

• Utilize a variety of assessment tools and operating systems to examine and/or process the contents of electronic computer based media

• Research new computer and/or data security tools and applications, and analyze how they are utilized

• Develop and implement methodologies and tools to process and analyze data

• Keep abreast of the latest technologies and digital forensics prevailing practices

• Recommend and implement the required practices, technologies and processes to improve efficiency and enhance productivity

• Responsible for developing strategic assessments about trends, usage, and threats based on trends

• Leverage existing intelligence information and reports in performing day-to-day duties and in developing new methodologies.

Minimum Requirements / Knowledge / Skill For Computer Forensics Engineer Job

• Five years experience in the area of Computer Security, Computer Forensics, Computer Investigations or a related technical field

• Working knowledge of theories, principles, and practices in various technical/computer science/computer engineering fields or equivalent

• Working knowledge of media types, multiple operating systems, and multiple file systems

• Working knowledge of programming languages

• Working Knowledge of Internet and Internetworking technologies (e.g. firewalls, intrusion detection systems, computer security tools etc.)

• Working knowledge of encryption systems

• Working knowledge in intelligence analysis and production

• Working knowledge of operational tradecraft, security and counterintelligence

• Ability to work securely using tradecraft skills

• Ability to read, translate, and analyze data in a foreign language.