DIGITAL FORENSICS INVESTIGATOR - CORPORATE INFORMATION SECURITY (Costa Mesa, CA, US, 92626)

About the position

The position involves conducting forensic analyses of digital and other multimedia evidence using appropriate scientific methodologies, forensic techniques, and quality assurance practices in support of criminal and administrative investigations. The individual will be responsible for conducting forensic examinations of digital and other multimedia evidence through the use of scientific practices, methods, and techniques. This includes examining and analyzing digital evidence for criminal, civil, regulatory, or internal purposes, interpreting scientific observations and data to render conclusions or findings, and developing expert opinions using a range of techniques, tools, and methods. The role also requires producing comprehensive reports and illustrative exhibits or findings for federal and state judicial proceedings and for internal administrative investigations. The candidate must have the ability to sufficiently explain evidence interpretations, findings, and conclusions to a lay audience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analyses of digital and multimedia evidence using scientific methodologies and forensic techniques.
• Examine and analyze digital evidence for various purposes including criminal and civil investigations.
• Interpret scientific observations and data to render conclusions or findings.
• Develop expert opinions using a range of techniques, tools, and methods.
• Produce comprehensive reports and illustrative exhibits for judicial proceedings and internal investigations.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the collection, preservation, and handling of digital evidence.
• Adhere to chain of custody practices for all investigations.
• Evaluate, test, and validate internal methods, procedures, and forensic systems.
• Identify and recommend new toolsets and equipment for forensic analyses.
• Conduct research to improve forensic analyses and address digital investigation issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or relevant field; or eight (8+) years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in facilitating and performing investigations of digital media.
• Five plus (5+) years of experience performing digital investigations or electronic discovery.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical, statistical, and systematic skills.
• Experience in cyber security technology, digital forensics, and electronic discovery.
• Deep understanding and proven track record in Cyber Security.
• Knowledge of forensic science techniques, protocols, methodologies, and quality assurance standards.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a hospital or health care related organization of similar size and complexity.