Cyber Forensics Analyst - TEMPORARY POSITION - Information Technology

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

Investigates, collects, and analyzes digital evidence from security incidents using investigative tools. Analyzes the data and presents trends, risks and recommendations on mitigating to management protection against insider threats and outside threat actors.  Participates in planning of programs, policies or objectives for own work group and department.

THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH A DURATION UP TO 90 DAYS MAXIMUM AND THERE ARE NO BENEFITS ASSIGNED.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes data, tracks evidence, and follows electronic data trails utilizing a range of forensic tools.
• Investigates intrusions and malicious activity; Identifies the root cause, mitigates, and provides a written report.
• Search for the requested records within the public authority's archives, files, databases, or other storage systems.
• Detects and identifies cybersecurity related incidents that involve county systems and data including personally identifiable information.
• Manage Open Record Request from the public.
• Upon receiving a request for public records, acknowledge its receipt within a specified timeframe, as required by law.
• Ensure that the request is complete, clear, and identifies the records or types of records being requested.
• Recovers damaged, deleted or access hidden, protected or encrypted files on county systems and devices.
• Keep a record of the open records request, including details of the request, the response provided, and any fees charged.
• Participates in activities and duties related to emergency management during a local state of disaster as directed by appropriate county managers.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field. (High School/GED and four years of relevant professional experience in addition to 3 years required experience may be substituted for the Bachelor’s degree).
• 3 years of job related experience.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to explain technical terms plainly.  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other employees, employees in other departments, and elected officials. 
• Good organization skills required.
• Requires CJIS certification.
• Mobile device certification.
• Preferred Cybersecurity Forensic Analyst (CSFA)

STARTING SALARY: $25.00 per hour

DURATION: 90 days maximum from date of hire

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
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Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.