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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/17/24

Applications Due05/06/24

Vacancy ID156516

NY HELPNo

AgencyState Police, Division of

TitleComputer Forensic Analyst 4

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $84156 to $106454 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed?

Mandatory overtime?

Compressed workweek allowed?

Telecommuting allowed?

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12226

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, or related field and six (6) years of work-related experience as a Computer Forensic Analyst 1, 2 and/or 3, or equivalent experience in another computer forensic environment. A Master’s degree in digital forensics or a related field may substitute for one year of experience in computer forensics.

OR

Eight (8) years of work-related experience in the field of Computer Forensics.

AND

Possession of a Digital Forensic certification such as EnCE, CFCE, ICMDE, CCME or similar certification from industry recognized digital forensic tools.

AND

Completion of verifiable training with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, Access Data FTK, Cellebrite or industry recognized digital forensic tools.

AND

A minimum of 160 hours of verifiable computer forensic training.

AND

Significant computer forensic casework experience, and experience testifying before a court of law or administrative hearing as a Computer Forensic Analyst or similar title.

Preference will be given to those candidates who:

Have completed two (2) years of work-related experience in training and administering proficiency or competency examinations in a Computer Forensic Laboratory or similar work environment.

Duties Description State Police Computer Forensic Analysts are non-competitive, technical positions performing a full range of complex analyses of various types of electronic and digital evidence received at the New York State Police Computer Forensic Laboratory in Albany, New York. These positions are only offered in the Division of State Police.

State Police Computer Forensic Analysts must be willing to participate in a Psychological Wellness Program which includes a baseline psychological evaluation, which may include Diagnostic Assessment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a clinical interview and periodic evaluations with a psychologist, to determine suitability for being exposed to images and videos of child exploitation.

DUTIES

Will be proficient in and complete all the duties of a State Police Computer Forensic Analyst 3.

Research industry standards and assist Computer Forensic Laboratory management in developing Standard Operating Procedures for the various stages of computer forensic processes, such as acquisition and analysis of data.

Assist lab management with training investigators and analysts in the proper acquisition and analysis of digital evidence according to Computer Forensic Laboratory standard operating procedures.

Advise lab management of possible alternative methods of analysis that would increase accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness.

Analyze the most complex cases, which may involve multiple operating systems and mobile computing devices.

Administer competency and proficiency tests to all levels of Computer Forensic Analysts and Investigators to ensure that analysts possess the necessary training and experience to adequately analyze multimedia digital evidence.

Testify in court proceedings regarding casework which may involve computer networks, multiple operating systems and mobile computing devices.

Additional Comments Resumes will be evaluated to determine whether candidates will proceed to the interview phase of the process.

For additional employment opportunities with the New York State Police please visit our website at https://troopers.ny.gov/civilian-employment.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Mr. Christopher Siciliano, Director of Human Resources, Attention: Non-Sworn Hiring Unit

Telephone 518-457-3840

Fax

Email Address Personnelresumes@troopers.ny.gov

Address

Street 1220 Washington Avenue

Building 22

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12226

 

Notes on ApplyingKindly send a letter of intent, complete resume and transcripts to:
personnelresumes@troopers.ny.gov

Place in the Subject line: CFA4

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