Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead

Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead

• 510292
• Biloxi, MS
• Mississippi - Not located on main campus
• 440900 - Vice President for Research
• Professional
• Full-Time 12-Month
• Opening on: Feb 27 2026

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Position Function:

This position will serve as the Digital Forensics Analyst Technical Lead for the MCI facility at

the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College. In this role, the individual has responsibility

for managing the Digital Forensics Lab (DFL) associated with the MCI facility. Including

configuration/installation/operations of existing forensics hardware and software, the

primary person in assisting other Law Enforcement (LE) partnered agencies in conducting

digital forensics analysis, coordinator between agency partners, responsible for on-site

development, implementation quality assurance, and management of the DFL

environment and associated systems. The candidate will assess and develop policies and

procedures governing the MCI DFL and assist the site''s senior technical advisor in

gathering data analytics, contract, and budget activities related to the DFL.

Salary Grade: 15

Please see Staff Compensation Structure for salary ranges.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Experienced with Cyber/Digital Forensics tools, including e-discovery and forensic

imaging tools and techniques.

2. Experienced with COTS forensics products, including EnCase, SIFT, X-Ways, FTK, Magnet Forensics products (ex. Axiom, Automate, Graykey), and Cellebrite.

3. Able to understand systems engineering and computing platforms, including Windows,

OSX, and Linux

4. Manage DFL operations with the Department of Public Safety and other partnered Law

Enforcement agencies.

5. Effectively lead LE partner(s) in utilizing the lab''s forensics networked capabilities

through technical support.

6. Perform assessments with users in analyzing deficiencies in tested forensics tools and

provide a risk assessment of unresolved anomalies.

7. Assist in accomplishing forensic analysis with techniques, including traditional disk

image analysis, memory analysis, and malware analysis or static and dynamic reverse

engineering

8. Develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures for the DFL, not limited to

utilization, installation, configuration, and troubleshooting of complex applications with

forensics hardware/software, operating system software, and specialized equipment such

as Forensics Recovery Evidence Devices, servers, and network interfaces.

9. Able to work in an environment of rapidly changing technology and requirements in

support of the MCI partner''s mission.

Supervisory Responsibility

May be responsible for training, assisting, or assigning tasks to others. May provide input to

performance reviews of other employees.

The above essential duties are representative of the major duties of positions in this

position. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs.

Other duties may be assigned to the above consistent with the knowledge, skills, and

abilities required for the job. Not all the duties may be assigned to a position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor''s degree in a related field.

Experience: Five+ years directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Due to the nature of our co-op with our military partners, U.S. citizenship status is a

requirement.

Substitution allowed:

Any equivalent combination of related experience and/or education approved by the

Department of Human Resources Management

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work in time-sensitive and stressful situations with ease and professionalism
• Versed in computer security investigative processes
• Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies. Including

log correlation and analysis and forensically handling electronic data

• Possession of one or more forensics certifications, including GCFE, CCI, GREM, CHFI,

GCFA, or CCFP ISFCE CCE - Certified Computer Examiner Certification, SANS CGFAForensic Analyst or GCFE- Forensic Examiner Certification, ISC(2) - CCFP - Certified Cyber

Forensics Professional Certification

• Able to maintain proficiency in digital forensics technology and accreditations through

self-paced specialized training

• Versed in Microsoft office suite

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

1. Excellent knowledge of a full range of digital and cyber forensics hardware and software

2. Proficient in the latest forensic, response, and reverse engineering skills and astute in

the latest exploit methodologies

3. Knowledge of a basic understanding of legalities surrounding the discovery and analysis

of electronically stored information

4. Knowledge of existing and emerging legal issues within information security

environments (i.e., data privacy)

5. Possession of excellent problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills

6. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess

information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve

various forensic systems problems.

7. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how

management can meet future requirements.

8. Interpersonal and communication skills; ability to communicate orally and in writing and

foster a cooperative work environment.

9. Understanding of electronic investigation, forensic tools, and methodologies. Including

log correlation and analysis, forensically handling electronic data, knowledge of computer

security investigative processes.

10. Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism at all times while representing MCI and the university in internal and external interactions.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires lifting of IT devices, and nearly all work is performed in a comfortable indoor

facility.

• Frequent external imposed deadlines; set and revised beyond one''s control; interruptions

influence priorities; difficult to anticipate nature or volume of work with certainty beyond a

few days; meeting of deadlines and coordination of unrelated activities are vital to the

position; involves conflict-resolution or similar interactions involving emotional issues or

stress on a regular basis.

• Job frequently requires walking, sitting, reaching, talking, hearing, and handling objects

with hands.

Instructions for Applying:

Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.

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