Job Description
Job Description
FORENSICS INTERN JOB INTRODUCTION & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Intern will be a valuable contributor to the Digital Forensics team, supporting evidence intake, lab operations and documentation workflows in our Washington, DC. Under the guidance of experienced consultants, this role supports end-to-end handling of digital evidence and contributes to the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our forensic processes.
This is an in-office role. Candidates must be located in the Washington,DC area and available to work a minimum of 20 hours a week onsite during their scheduled hours. The internship length is flexible based on academic schedule, performance, and business needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Under the direction of experienced consultants, collect and image electronic data from a variety of electronic media, including desktops, laptops, cell phones, tablets, etc.
- Use data mining tools to search, sort, and organize large amounts of electronic information
- Support the organization and management of project data including staging, hygiene, disposition, and drive inventory
- Create and maintain appropriate documentation to include events such as chain of custody
- Maintain the evidence room, including inventory, release management, destruction processes, and required documentation
- Submit time in accordance with company policy
Qualifications:
- Coursework in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cyber Security, or similar field
- Familiarity with forensics tools such as Nuix, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, or FTK preferred
- Understanding of forensic principles, evidence preservation, collection methodology, and documentation best practices
- Exposure to programming languages (i.e., Python, SQL, C#, etc)
- Eagerness to learn and a passion for problem-solving