Digital Forensics Engineer

Digital Forensics Engineers analyze data from ongoing cyber-attacks, provide information on threat mitigations, and write code to help develop information recovery techniques.As a Digital Forensic Engineer (DFE) for CIA, you will focus on the Agency's toughest technology challenges and cyber threats. DFEs are energetic and enthusiastic computer or engineering professionals who enjoy tackling hard challenges, are obsessed with learning about the newest technologies as they emerge, and love it when no two days of work are ever the same.A day in the life of a DFE can range from analyzing data from an ongoing sophisticated cyber-attack to providing time-critical information to policymakers on threat mitigations for the newest zero-day, or researching and understanding new file formats, mobile devices, and storage devices. This requires a fundamental understanding of technology at its lowest levels. You will scientifically research, collect, process, analyze, and present findings in support of data recovery and assessing and identifying malicious behaviors within digital datasets. DFEs also write scripts/code to help develop new information recovery techniques and threat identification methods. While you will be expected to perform analysis in such a way as to maintain the integrity and objectivity of the forensic process, exhibiting innovation and creativity in problem-solving strategies is highly encouraged.Minimum Requirements

You must be physically in the United States or one of its territories when you submit your resume via MyLINK.You must be registered for the Selective Service, if applicable.You must be a U.S. citizen and at least 18 years of age (dual-national US citizens are eligible).You must be willing to move to the Washington, DC area.You must successfully complete a thorough medical and psychological exam, a polygraph interview, and a comprehensive background investigation.Bachelor's degree in one of the following fields or related studies:

Electrical EngineeringComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceApplied Mathematics

At least a 3.0 GPA on a 4-point scale.How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

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