Cybercrime Analyst Job in Brooklyn, NY

Vacancy No. NYEP 24-17 Department U.S. Courts
Salary $62,065.00 to $100,849.00 Grade 26 to 26
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/4/2024 Close Date 2/4/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Brooklyn, NY


Summary

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.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

This announcement will be open until filled.

Duties

  • 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 and 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 review 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Education

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.

Additional information

The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this job announcement, to withdraw the announcement, or to fill the position sooner than the closing date, any of which may occur without prior written or other notice.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Please read the "Next steps" section for more information.

Required Documents

Please read the "How to Apply" section.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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 https://www.nyep.uscourts.gov/ under Job Applicants/Internships).
All submissions must be emailed to: NYEP_HUMAN_RESOURCES@NYEP.USCOURTS.GOV
All Submissions must be received by 5:00 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

Agency contact information

Human Resources
Address
US Courts, New York Eastern Probation
147 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201
US
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Next steps

Qualified Applicants will be contacted for a phone screen interview.


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