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Agency Taxation & Finance, State

Title Computer Forensics Analyst 1 (Tax)

Occupational Category Enforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit PS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary Range From $53764 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Suffolk

Street Address Long Island Regional Office

250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Duties Description This position will directly assist OIA Investigators with all casework related to cyber schemes.Duties include but are not limited to:• Reviews every case opening to determine the level and scope of cyber fraud• Participates in travel fieldwork, subject interviews, and prosecutor meetings.• Prepares reports to identify systemic risks and recommend mitigation strategies• Abide by and follow all procedures relating to the proper handling and chain of custody of evidence in computer forensic laboratories• Use computer forensic software and robotic tools to forensically copy data found on electronic devices so that the integrity of original evidence is preserved, and the copy can be used for forensic analysis• Verify the integrity of the forensic copies to be used for analysis according to Department and National Institute of Standards for Technology standards. Use computer forensics and information technology utilities to verify the integrity of data to ensure that no data is lost or modified during the acquisition or copying process.• Use automated technology to prepare copied data for archiving into digital media, such as compact disks. Archival process will preserve and prevent data loss by providing a stable long-term storage medium.• Conduct physical examinations of computer and other electronic computer devices by inspecting the hardware peripherals in devices submitted to the laboratory as evidence. Inspection will encompass device functionality, including date and time verification of circuit board of computer or devices. Document the physical condition of evidence computers and devices by means of digital photography and completion of appropriate examiner reports.• Disassemble and reassemble various types of electronic data or communication devices including but not limited to personal computers, laptops, cellular phones, pagers, and personal digital assistants during the examination process.• Test and validate computer hardware, software, and forensic analytical tools using established Department laboratory procedures and national Institute of Standards for Technology guidelines. Testing and validation are conducted to verify the integrity of computer forensic software, data acquisition and archival hardware and to ensure tools do not repot high rate of errors.• Prepare and submit to superiors required documentation that catalogues and describes acquired data for admittance into evidence in court proceedings. Reports shall be prepared and submitted by all analysts after performing laboratory processes such as acquisition, archival and analysis.• Perform computer hardware, software, network, and internet related research to troubleshoot and maintain computer forensic laboratory equipment and network.• Review current scientific literature and attend seminars, courses, or professional meetings to stay abreast of developments within the field of Computer Forensics and Multimedia Digital Evidence.• Adhere to Department’s time and attendance rules and regulations.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree in Computer Forensics, Computer Science, or a related field.Substitution: (4) years of work-related experience in the field of computer forensics.

Additional Comments New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It's the policy of the state of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity in employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, or an arrest or criminal conviction record unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.Any candidate selected for this position will be subject to a review of their tax return submissions by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. Employment of a candidate is conditioned upon a finding by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance that the candidate is in compliance with all local, state, and federal tax laws. In accordance with federal government requirements, the employment of any candidate selected for this position is conditioned upon successfully completing a background investigation including a criminal history record check (fingerprint check).Suffolk County: Salary + location pay

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Name Tax Recruitment Team 2

Telephone

Fax

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street W A Harriman State Office Campus

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12227

Notes on Applying Qualified candidates should provide a copy of their resume and unofficial transcript to the email address above. Please note Vacancy ID #/Internal Affairs in the subject line of your email.Transcripts must show:1. Your name2. School name3. Degree awarded with concentration 4. Date degree was awarded5. Foreign degrees must have an approved evaluation: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/degrees.cfmNote: It is essential that you describe your qualifying education and/or experience as completely as possible. Your resume should describe in detail the duties you completed for each position with dates including month and year. Omissions or vagueness may not be interpreted in your favor.