Job Posting: Digital Forensic Investigator

Department of Justice

JC-219073
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Digital Forensic Investigator
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I

$5,562.00 - $8,999.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2020

Job Description and Duties

The California Department of Justice (DOJ) announces an exceptional career opportunity to work in an exciting program committed to providing outstanding electronic discovery, incident response and digital forensics & investigation services to a large, statewide law enforcement agency. The mission of the California Justice Information Services Division, Cybersecurity Branch, Office of Digital Investigations (ODI) is to assist law enforcement and DOJ legal divisions with best-in-class information technology incident response, digital investigation, and forensically sound preservation, acquisition and analysis of complex computing environments.   

DOJ is seeking a highly motivated and analytical individual to serve as a non-sworn Digital Forensic Investigator.  The ITS I serves on a team of advanced digital forensics investigators, specializing in digital forensics, big data, cloud, Internet of Things (IoT), electronic information systems and social media forensics. The incumbent performs a variety of tasks within the digital investigations and cybersecurity incident response lifecycle, as well the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).  Activities include digital forensic examinations of computers, servers, networks, mobile devices and other digital devices with the purpose of identifying, collecting, and presenting data for preservation and later introduction as evidence in court or other legal proceedings. The ITS I demonstrates advanced knowledge pertaining to data storage and management, installation, configuration, security, maintenance, troubleshooting, backup, and recovery, relating to personal computing, application, server, security, storage, and network infrastructure. Incumbent plans, develops and implements technology solutions for state and local law enforcement agencies on issues relating to the seizure, operation and forensic examination of information technology, both alone and as part of a team of digital investigations professionals.

This position requires a steep level of confidentiality and integrity as information that the ITS I will have access to can be very private, privileged or sensitive in nature.  Willingness to travel throughout the state is a must.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-219073
Position #(s):
420-862-1402-011
Working Title:
Digital Forensic Investigator
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST I
$5,562.00 - $7,454.00 A
$6,116.00 - $8,197.00 B
$6,715.00 - $8,999.00 C
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
Day Shift
Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the California Justice Information Services Division, Enterprise Services Bureau, Cybersecurity Branch, Office of Digital Investigations, Sacramento County.

Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

A fingerprint check is required.

Clearly indicate JC – 219073 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.

A background check is required (If applicable).

Due to the COVID-19 public health emergency, applying electronically is highly encouraged. 

 

Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/21/2020

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
Attn: Nancy Munoz - JC 219073
PO Box 160608
Sacramento, CA 95816-0608

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Nancy Munoz - JC 219073
Department of Justice
4949 Broadway, Room C-208
Sacramento, CA 95820
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Statement of Qualifications -

    The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of how your education, training,

    experience, and skills meet the minimum and desirable qualifications and qualify you for the position. This also serves asa documentation of your ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing, and should be typed and no more than twopages in length.

  • Other -

    Click on the following link to complete the California Department of Justice Recruitment Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NC8SQ6N

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
  • Established analytical, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Knowledge of concepts and practices for capturing and processing digital forensic data and Electronically Stored Information (ESI).
  • Knowledge of Electronically Stored Information (ESI) data types and how to recognize possible locations of stored ESI for collection of data, such as computer systems and their components, access control devices, digital cameras, handheld devices, electronic organizers, memory cards, network components, removable storage devices, multifunction office devices, credit card skimmers, vehicle infotainment systems and other miscellaneous Internet of Things (IoT) devices.
  • Knowledge of network architecture concepts including topology, protocols, and components.
  • Knowledge of data backup, types of backups and recovery concepts and tools.
  • Knowledge of basic physical computer components and architectures, including the functions of various components and peripherals (e.g., CPUs, Network Interface Cards, data storage, HDD, SSD, RAM).
  • Knowledge of electronic evidence law and legal governance related to admissibility (e.g. Rules of Evidence and court procedure).    
  • Knowledge of processes and required documentation for collecting, seizing and preserving digital evidence, including chain of custody, proper evidence handling and general legal proceedings such as Motions, Affidavits, Subpoenas, Warrants, etc.
  • Skill in preserving evidence integrity according to standard operating procedures per national standards.
  • Skill in collecting, processing, packaging, transporting, and storing electronic evidence to avoid alteration, loss, physical damage, or destruction of data.
  • Skill in setting up a forensic workstation and using digital forensic hardware and software tools to acquire and process digital evidence to find forensic artifacts such as cookies, browser history, firewall records, etc.
  • Skill in using virtual machines. (e.g., Microsoft Hyper-V, VMWare vSphere, Citrix XenDesktop/Server, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, etc.).  
  • Ability to recognize and interpret various data types to analyze patterns, discrepancies and anomalies to reach conclusions.
  • Ability to administer (install, configure, maintain & troubleshoot) Unix/Linux/Mac and/or Windows operating systems.
  • Ability to learn new concepts, procedures and practices in a culture of constant research and discovery.
  • Ability to be thorough and detail-oriented.
  • Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines and service levels.

Benefits

Please access this link to the CalHR Benefit Summary for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Nancy Munoz
(916) 210-3377
nancy.munoz@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information:

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2020, state employees are subject to wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. More information regarding PLP can be found here http://hrmanual.calhr.ca.gov/Home/ManualItem/1/2113.

Additional Application Filing Information:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.