Job Details for Cybercrime Analyst
| Court Name/Organization: | New York Eastern Probation Office |
| Overview of the Position: | New York Eastern Probation has an opportunity for a Cybercrime Analyst in our Brooklyn Office. The agency is comprised of two divisional offices (Brooklyn and Central Islip, NY), with the Brooklyn location being the headquarter office. The duty station for this position will be in the Brooklyn, New York office with possible travel to the Central Islip location. |
| Location: | Brooklyn, NY |
| Opening and Closing Dates: | 08/16/2024 - Open Until Filled |
| Appointment Type: | Permanent |
| Classification Level/Grade: | CL 26 |
| Salary: | $62,065 - $100,849 |
| Link to Court Careers Information: | https://www.nyep.uscourts.gov/ |
| Announcement Number: | 24-17 |
Position Description
- Conduct forensic examinations of digital-related evidence using established policies, procedures, and precedent techniques. Examination can include, but is not limited to financial, terrorist, and sexually explicit material cases. Confer with the supervisory probation officer about policies and procedures in relation to digital-related evidence
- Collect and prepare digital evidence for forensic examination
- May be required to testify in legal proceedings as to the procedures and methods used to obtain data, as well as to the findings of the examination
- Responsible for verification of forensics tools validation
- Coordinate the maintenance, security and troubleshooting on all hardware and software for forensic tools
- Identify, diagnose, and correct errors and problems.
- Assist in developing new procedures and policies for the forensic lab
- Prepare and maintain documentation, standard operating procedures, and checklists for end users and other technicians
- Provide day-to-day systems backups and verify the validity of data
- Prepare internet capable devices for monitoring software installation and conducts installation of monitoring software
- Conduct regular reviews of data captured through monitoring software as part of the district’s computer and internet monitoring program
- Maintain contact with the forensic community for the purpose of keeping abreast of developments, techniques, and user programs
- Recommend hardware, equipment, and software updates
- Field work may also be required
- Perform related duties, as assigned
Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or equivalent required and three years specialized experience.
Specialized experience consists of progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience that is in, or closely related to, the work of the position and which has demonstrated the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the position's duties successfully and involves the routine use of automated software and keyboarding for word processing, data entry and report generation.
Preferred Qualifications
A Bachelor of Science or Masters Degree in Computer Forensics or Information Technology is preferred. Familiarity with forensic software and various digital technologies, including mobile phones, tablets, computers, digital storage devices, GPS, and gaming systems. Knowledge of digital intelligence/forensic platforms and ability to provide a detailed, written report of any actions taken and findings.
Benefits
Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointment (not civil service). The Federal benefits package includes, but is not limited to:
- Paid annual leave
- Paid sick leave
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement benefits
- Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), a 401(k)-styled program with a government match of up to 5%.
- Health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Long-term care insurance
- Flexible benefits program which includes medical and dependent care
Miscellaneous
Conditions of Employment
All applicants considered for the position will be required to undergo a background investigation which includes an FBI fingerprint check, as the position involves handling of confidential or highly sensitive information. The selectee may be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon favorable suitability determination of the background investigation.
How To Apply
All applicants must submit the following documents, combined as a single PDF file:
- Resume
- Letter of interest, which indicates your knowledge, skills, and experience as they relate to this position
- College transcripts (copies will be accepted at the time of application, but official versions will be required if selected for an interview)
- Federal Judiciary Branch Application for Employment – AO78 (which can be obtained on agency’s website at www.nyep.uscourts.gov under Job Applicants/Internships)
All Submissions must be received by 5 p.m. on the closing date.
Seniority will not be a decisive factor in the selection process.
Please submit all documents combined as one PDF file, via email to: nyep_human_resources@nyep.uscourts.gov with subject line: NYEP 24-17 Cybercrime Analyst
The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.