JOB SUMMARY:
 

The Bronx District Attorney’s Office is seeking a well-qualified staff whose diverse backgrounds reflect an ability to serve the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community and pursue a safer Bronx through fair justice. The Digital Forensics Laboratory, within the Strategic Innovations Division, provides support for the Bronx District Attorney’s Office by forensically analyzing various types of digital evidence including mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, desktop and laptop computers, portable storage devices, as well as providing assistance in a variety of technology-related areas. Digital Forensic Examiners perform forensic analysis, document their process and findings, and testify in court.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

Specific duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilize forensic knowledge to extract and analyze various electronic devices including but not limited to mobile phones, tablets, GPS equipment, and traditional desktop and laptop computers and hard drives.
• Utilize various technical skills, including writing scripts, leverage different decoding / decryption techniques, and database / SQL skills, to analyze extracted data not readily supported by commercial forensic tools.
• Validate digital forensic results generated by commercial forensic tools using a variety of methods and tools including the use of hex editors
• Utilize forensic knowledge experience to perform data recovery in various file systems including NTFS, exFAT, APFS, HFS+.
• Conduct research on emerging technologies to inform Laboratory policies and procedures in the proper seizure, preservation, and collection methods.
• Write accurate and thorough reports following the standards and requirements of the Digital Forensics Laboratory.
• Testify to forensic analysis, reports, and findings in Grand Jury and Trial proceedings.
• Image digital storage devices and conduct a forensic examination of recovered data.
• Participate in the execution of search warrants involving digital evidence retrieval and forensic examination of computers, mobile devices, and network media including video surveillance footage.
• Serve as Subject Matter Experts to best guide ADAs and Investigators to properly seize, preserve, and collect digital evidence.
• Provide guidance to junior Lab personnel in various data extraction techniques.
• Perform case intake of devices received by the Lab by preparing new case files and chain of custody documentation.
• Disassemble, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot computer hardware.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Computer Security, or Information Security) AND two (2) years professional digital forensic experience. Master’s Degree in Computer Forensics, Cyber Security can be used to substitute one (1) year of forensic experience.
• Certified Forensic Examiners and applicants with experience performing forensic analyses using software such as Forensic Toolkit, Magnet Axiom/Internet Evidence Finder, Encase, Cellebrite, Xways, and similar software suites are preferred (please list certification type and date, or relevant experience on your cover letter and resume).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access; ability to update and edit existing databases.
• Case tracking and Laboratory Information Management Systems experience is preferred.
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment, prioritizing work, and balancing caseloads.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple short-term projects.
• Ability to follow direction and apply proper policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Strong attention to detail and high concern for data accuracy.
• Dependable team player who works collaboratively and cooperatively in a team-oriented environment.
• Must be able to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment with an ability to multitask.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff and law enforcement personnel.
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary to support the 24/7 nature of the Lab.

Physical Requirements:
 

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 25 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks are performed in a laboratory/forensics analysis environment. Due to the nature of the evidence evaluated, tasks may include exposure to offensive images and data, and confidentiality of work performed for the Lab must be maintained.

To Apply

We appreciate your interest in a position with the Bronx District Attorney's Office. To apply, cut and paste the following link into the browser: https://us.smrtr.io/VP72 or go to https://cityjobs.nyc.gov/ à Locate the "Search open jobs" field à Enter the Job ID 540906.

Upon your completion of the city application through Smartrecruiter, we will review your application and contact you if you are selected for an interview. If you have any questions or concerns, don't hesitate to contact Recruitment at 718-590-2258 or via email at bxdarecruit@bronxda.nyc.gov.

**LOAN FORGIVENESS: The federal government provides student loan forgiveness through its Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLF) to all qualifying public service employees. Working with Bronx District Attorney’s Office qualifies you as a public service employee and you may be able to take advantage of this program while working full-time and meeting the program's other requirements. Please visit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program site to view the eligibility requirements: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.