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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DIGITAL FORENSIC CONSULTANT - 71002047 - **Company:** State of Florida - **Location:** Fort Myers, FL, United States - **Salary:** $63,036.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Computer Networks, Computer Forensics, Digital Forensics, Network Security, Information Technology - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=fc3a6bcadd741e43 ## About the Role Do you have experience in Triage?, * Ability to testify in court regarding forensic techniques utilized, evidence management procedures, and data recovered; * Ability to plan, organize and coordinate multiple work assignments; * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; * Ability to use strong problem solving and critical thinking skills; * Knowledge of and aptitude for working with computer systems, managing applications, computer networks and mobile device technologies; * Knowledge of network security and computer intrusion techniques; * Knowledge of current technologies, trends, and techniques; and * Ability to understand and follow established policies, procedures, and industry best practices when conducting a mobile device or computer forensic examination. ## Description This position will be responsible for conducting field-level digital forensics and for providing authoritative consulting on technology matters as related to criminal investigations conducted by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and other law enforcement agencies as needed., Specific duties include: * Providing analysis of forensically recovered digital evidence for criminal investigations; * Procuring, maintaining, utilizing, and validating forensic digital imaging and forensic previewing hardware and software; * Keeping all equipment up to date with the latest forensic software and firmware updates; * Providing authoritative consulting on technology matters as related to criminal investigations conducted by FDLE and other law enforcement agencies as needed; * Collecting, examining, preserving, documenting and analyzing Digital Evidence in criminal investigations by the FDLE or other law enforcement agencies as needed; * Providing courtroom testimony related to this role as necessary; * Authoring investigative reports and digital evidence reports to be used in case documentation and court proceedings; * Assisting with the search and seizure of digital evidence on crime scenes, search warrants, and other criminal investigative activities; and * Conducting forensic field triage involving previewing and imaging of digital evidence stored on computer systems and other digital storage media outside of the FDLE Digital Evidence Labs., FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant's immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision. NOTES: Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position. REMINDERS: * Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. * If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. 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