Computer Forensic Analyst
Classification: CS-02
Salary range: $66,276 – $81,134
Closing date: June 17, 2016
Duties Include:
Provides digital forensic investigative services relating to the recovery and examination of data from computers and other electronic storage devices in order to use the data as evidence in criminal prosecutions. These services include search, seizure, recovery, decryption, preservation and analysis of data, relevant to criminal investigations.
Conducts on-site search and seizure of taxpayers’ data and information systems, located at the search site or available to it, through the processing, analysis and evaluation of files, data, hardware and software seized pursuant to the terms of the search warrant.
Prepare reports detailing how the computer evidence was discovered and all of the steps taken during the retrieval process for use during the investigation, prosecution and trial, i.e., review, process and analyze seized digital evidence by identifying, separating, organizing and rendering the relevant digital evidence into a readable, searchable, indexed and organized format.
Provides testimony in court regarding the evidence collected and methodologies used to acquire the evidence.
Troubleshoots issues encountered, throughout the course of the investigation, on internal (forensic computer software and hardware) and external devices, i.e., seized digital devices and systems, including large and complex networks, computers, servers, cell phones, tablets, all storage media, software and other peripherals, issues encountered during the collection, recovery, preservation and processing stages.
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Senior Computer Forensic Analyst
Classification: CS-03
Salary range: $78,442 – $97,324
Closing date: June 17, 2016
Duties Include:
Provides guidance and technical assistance/support in resolving/executing forensic issues/solutions pertaining to solicitor-client privilege claims; e.g. arriving at a mutually agreeable protocol for the examination of sealed computer media, processing potential privileged data, reporting to the court and providing assistance as required during the privilege hearing.
Identifies emerging technical and legal issues pertaining to the seizure and processing of digital data and its use during the investigation, prosecution and trial; participates in the development of informatics investigation procedures, and quality improvement initiatives.
Monitors case law for significant cases impacting digital forensics. Researches and develops new protocols to conform with rapid changes in the law relating to technological issues and communicates findings to CRA or other stakeholders.
Monitors and tests the quantitative and qualitative adequacy of the forensic equipment (hardware and software) and adherence to national policies and procedures and prepares documented business cases and recommendations regarding same.
Installs and provides technical guidance in relation to the setup of mobile electronic courtroom equipment.
Conducts research, validates tests done by the Computer Forensic Analysts and attends advanced training into new technology and develops new techniques to update and improve forensic processes and tools used in the searching, seizing, preserving, processing and presentation of digital devices and electronically stored information.
Participate in the development and delivery of training of digital forensic investigations skills and use of specialized equipment.
For more information and how to apply, see the full job posting here.