Digital Forensic Lab Analyst (DFL Analyst)

The Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County (“BXDA”) is charged with the twin goals of ensuring public safety and striving for equal justice for the over 1.4 million members of the Bronx County community. By “Pursuing Justice with Integrity,” the BXDA places a focus on assistance for crime victims while simultaneously ensuring fairness to defendants. Moreover, the BXDA aims to balance the need to seek appropriate punishment for certain crimes while recognizing when punitive measures do not adequately advance justice. By recognizing these significant distinctions and acting accordingly, BXDA has established a standard of excellence in the representation of the Bronx community at large, which continues to grow stronger every day.

In furtherance of this mission, the BXDA seeks experienced and enthusiastic Digital Forensic Lab Analyst (DFL Analyst). The Digital Forensics Laboratory, part of the Strategic Innovations Division, plays a critical role in supporting criminal investigations and prosecutions by analyzing digital evidence from various devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers, portable storage media, and more. The Digital Forensic Lab Analyst (DFL Analyst) will be responsible for analyzing digital extractions and records, analyzing call detail and cell site records, and securing, documenting, and preserving electronic evidence to support office-wide investigations and prosecutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review forensic results generated by the Digital Forensics Lab from mobile devices, computers, and other digital media
• Perform redactions in supplemental reports such as Cellebrite and Axiom Portable Case Files, and generate relevant sub-reports.
• Act as liaison between case officers and investigators, and the DFL to properly condition electronic devices following latest forensic best practices.
• Assist Digital Forensic Examiners with discovery compliance.
• Review and anlyze call detail records (CDR), cell site records, and other relevant geolocation data.
• Gather, synthesize and analyze from OSINT, third-party sources, and law enforcement databases to support office-wide investigations and prosecutions.
• Assist in drafting preservation requests and subpoenas and reviewing returned material in support of criminal investigations.
• Assist Digital Forensic Laboratory personnel in annual audits, including evidence and equipment.
• Support the 24/7 operations of the Lab, which may require occasional nights, weekends, or holidays.
• Assist with other tasks as needed within the Digital Forensics Laboratory.

The City of New York offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance for the employee and his/her spouse or domestic partner and unemancipated children under age 26, union benefits such as dental and vision coverage, paid annual leave and sick leave, paid holidays, a pension, and optional savings and pre-tax programs such as Deferred Compensation, IRA, and a flexible spending account.

Minimum Qualifications

• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college and two years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties described above; or
• High school graduation or equivalent and six years of experience in community work or community centered activities in an area related to the duties as described above; or
• Education and/or experience which is equivalent to "1" or "2" above. However, all candidates must have at least one year of experience as described in "1" above.

Preferred Skills

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (preferably in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, Data Analytics or Data Science, or Information Security).
• Experience with computers, electronics, and digital information sources.
• Strong willingness to learn and adapt to rapidly changing technology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruptions and changing workflows.
• Capable of working independently, as well as collaboratively, to manage multiple cases.
• Dependable team player with a cooperative and collaborative mindset.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and a high degree of accuracy.
• Effective communicator with proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Residency Requirement

New York City residency is generally required within 90 days of appointment. However, City Employees in certain titles who have worked for the City for 2 continuous years may also be eligible to reside in Nassau, Suffolk, Putnam, Westchester, Rockland, or Orange County. To determine if the residency requirement applies to you, please discuss with the agency representative at the time of interview.