Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Five+ years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Due to the nature of our co-op with our military partners, U.S. citizenship status is a requirement.

Substitution allowed: Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the Department of Human Resources Management

• Ability to work in time-sensitive and stressful situations with ease and professionalism
• Versed in computer security investigative processes
• Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies. Including log correlation and analysis and forensically handling electronic data
• Possession of one or more forensics certifications, including GCFE, CCI, GREM, CHFI, GCFA, or CCFP ISFCE CCE - Certified Computer Examiner Certification, SANS CGFAForensic Analyst or GCFE- Forensic Examiner Certification, ISC(2) – CCFP - Certified Cyber Forensics Professional Certification
• Able to maintain proficiency in digital forensics technology and accreditations through self-paced specialized training
• Versed in Microsoft office suite

Excellent knowledge of a full range of digital and cyber forensics hardware and software 2.

Proficient in the latest forensic, response, and reverse engineering skills and astute in the latest exploit methodologies 3.

Knowledge of a basic understanding of legalities surrounding the discovery and analysis of electronically stored information 4.

Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security environments (i.e., data privacy) 5.

Possession of excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills 6.

Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve various forensic systems problems. 7.

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. 8.

Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate orally and in writing and foster a cooperative work environment. 9.

Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies.

Including log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of computer security investigative processes. 10.

Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times while representing MCI and the university in internal and external interactions.

• Requires lifting of IT devices, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor facility.
• Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one's control; interruptions influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are vital to the position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or stress on a regular basis.
• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects with hands.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution.

Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law.

Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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