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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services)

Federal professional services

Digital Forensic Analyst 1

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
$80k - $120k/yr
Junior
Bachelor's
Boston, MA, USA+1 moreMore locations: Philadelphia, PA, USA
HybridBoston option is hybrid; role also requires in-office presence and regular travel for on-site collection efforts.
CybersecuritySecurity Operations & Incident Response

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum undergraduate degree is required; a degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering is preferred.
  • At least 1 year of relevant experience understanding the forensic lifecycle, performing scoping activities and evidence acquisitions across devices, and conducting intermediate-level forensic analysis.
  • Experience using industry-standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, and Logicube Falcon.
  • General understanding of Mac and Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption.
  • Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices and tablets, servers, cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, and social media in a forensically sound manner.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully verbally and in writing with team members and technical and non-technical clients.
  • Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Willingness to travel regularly on short notice and a valid passport for occasional international travel.
  • Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
  • Ability to document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice.
  • Willingness to develop and train team members and cultivate secondary resources for larger collection events.
  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
  • Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM) is preferred.
  • At least one industry-standard certification, such as EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, or CCME, is preferred.
  • General knowledge of litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, and LAW PreDiscovery is preferred.
  • Experience analyzing structured data exported from various platforms, including custom scripting and data manipulation to develop client reports, is preferred.
  • Understanding of Robo/Rich copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory is preferred.
  • Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages such as SQL, VB, HTML, and Access is preferred.
Responsibilities
  • Perform forensic data collection and basic forensic analysis in on-site and remote capacities.
  • Coordinate directly with legal teams and client IT departments to understand project scope.
  • Maintain the forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new market options.
  • Work with project management and team members to complete complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to meet discovery process requirements.
  • Manage chain-of-custody practices associated with rules of evidence.
  • Adhere to standard operating procedures.
  • Perform quality checks on work products before client delivery.
  • Complete additional duties assigned by the manager, including general IT functions.
  • Preserve and collect mobile-device and cloud-stored data.
  • Travel for on-site collection efforts and maintain an in-office presence at the primary firm office, including the forensics lab and data center.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM).
  • At least one industry-standard certification, such as EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, or CCME.
  • General knowledge of litigation support applications such as Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, and LAW PreDiscovery.
  • Experience analyzing structured data exported from various platforms, including custom scripting and data manipulation to develop client reports.
  • Understanding of Robo/Rich copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory.
  • Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages such as SQL, VB, HTML, and Access.

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CGS Federal (Contact Government Services) is a government contractor providing professional and technology services to public agencies. The company supports federal programs with information technology, litigation support, records work, data services, cybersecurity, and program operations. It serves federal agencies, legal teams, public-sector program leaders, and mission-oriented operating units. Its operating model centers on contract teams embedded in regulated government environments and supported by recruiting, security, delivery, and corporate operations. Teams work across software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, legal support, data, project management, recruiting, and administration. Teams support coordinated daily delivery.

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