(Class Code: 0603D) (PTAA)
Position Description
POSITION IS LIMITED TO 6/30/2010 WITH EXTENSION
CONTINGENT ON FUNDING.
TITLE: Lead Information Technologist
DIVISION: Computer Science – (
REPORTS TO: Chair, URI Computer Science Dept
GRADE: 14
SUPERVISES: Support staff
BASIC FUNCTION:
Plan, organize and control the information technology activities of the University of Rhode Island Digital Forensics Center (DFC) research, training, and service teams. May also assist in scheduling and assigning personnel or act as a project leader. Provide leadership, direction and training to other staff members. Works independently and requires only general supervision.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Plan, organize, and control the activities of the
Evaluate and analyze customer requirements for the DFC’s digital forensics services provided by the DFC.
Plan, organize, and control the activities of the
Train digital forensics staff in digital forensics practice.
Possess and maintain knowledge of current hardware and software system capabilities and limitations for the practice of, and training in, digital forensics.
OTHER DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As part of training, perform functions, normally assigned to the DFC Director, although to a lesser degree.
Maintain a high level of understanding of current
developments in digital forensics and anticipate future needs.
LICENSES, TOOLS AND
EQUIPMENT:
Must be a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE Certification) and AccessData ACE Certified. Must be proficient and able to train others in digital forensics tools: FTK, EnCase, and X-Ways. Must be proficient in working with computer hardware and digital forensics hardware.
ENVIRONMENTAL
CONDITIONS:
This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Undergraduate degree in Information Technology or Computer Science or Digital Forensics required; graduate degree in Digital Forensics preferred. Must have either four years’ experience in an information technology position or 6 years’ experience in a position that included a substantial amount of information technology work. In both of the aforementioned, two years of the information technology experience must have been acquired while working in an organization that practices digital forensics research and/or service; this experience may be concurrent with obtaining the undergraduate degree. Must have demonstrated the ability to perform duties and responsibilities independently on most tasks and require only minimal supervision to perform the remaining tasks. Must have demonstrated the ability to train in digital forensics technology. Must have demonstrated the ability to organize, coordinate and supervise digital forensics research staff and service staff. Must have demonstrated the ability to prepare and present detailed digital forensics case and research studies and reports that include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports. Must be able to interpret and adhere to institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations, and standards; and communicate the interpretation to subordinates and others. Thorough proficiency with FTK and EnCase digital forensics software, digital forensics workstations and hardware, and digital forensics procedures is required. Experience in the areas of teaching, providing effective customer digital forensics services, evaluating digital forensics software and hardware products, and preparing and presenting digital forensics case and research reports are preferred.
TO APPLY:
Submit (no emails or faxes,
please) a resume
and cover letter postmarked by 07-17-09 to:
Victor Fay-Wolfe, Search Chair
Requisition # 12464
University of Rhode Island
PO Box G
Kingston, RI 02881
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