1 Information Security jobs in Nigeria

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Amentum is supporting the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) in providing specialized training, advisory and mentoring services to host nations under the Criminal Division's International Criminal Investigative Training and Assistance Program (ICITAP).  is a cornerstone of America's global strategy for combating transnational crime, terrorism, countering trafficking in persons, establishing rule of law and enhancing human rights in developing countries.  Amentum is the contract service provider to the DOJ ICITAP and Overseas Prosecutorial Development, Assistance and Training (OPDAT) programs. 
**Please Note: This is an Independent Contractor position with Amentum, it should not be considered an employment relationship with Amentum.**
**POSITION SUMMARY:**
Amentum is currently seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Digital Forensic Advisor in Abuja, Nigeria. This position will be responsible for mentoring host-country experts on training, techniques and procedures in the area of digital forensics.
**JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:**
The Forensic Digital Evidence Advisor is the principal subject matter expert in mobile digital and computer evidentiary analysis. The advisor mentors host-country experts on training, techniques and procedures used in the collection, preservation, examination, analysis, and court production of digital evidence with an emphasis on ISO/IEC 17020 and/or 17025 accreditation requirements. The advisor will mentor host-country experts on understanding operating systems such as Windows, Macintosh, Linux or UNIX, and DOS and conducting examinations on compromised computers and servers. The advisor will train on information systems security; network architecture; general database concepts; document management; hardware and software troubleshooting; electronic mail systems, such as Exchange; Microsoft Office applications; intrusion tools; and computer forensic tools. The advisor may be required to conduct advanced training related to conducting security assessments, penetration testing, link analysis, and ethical hacking. The advisor will also advise host country officials on the use, calibration, maintenance and testing of equipment associated with digital or computer analysis (such as EnCase, Access Data, Cellebrite, and FTK) as well as best practices for digital or computer evidence exploitation, database, analysis reports and chain of custody records management. The advisor will also work with various US officials from Departments of State (DoS) and Justice (DOJ). Duties also include facilitating meetings; leading working groups; developing reports and specialized papers; reviewing and editing policies; and conducting briefings.
**REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:**
(Superior experience in critical areas may be substituted for other areas at DOJ discretion)
+ Minimum of 10 years of criminal justice experience progressively increasing responsibilities involving complex cases;
+ Minimum of 5 years of related digital evidence/cybercrime experience;
+ Bachelor's degree from a US Department of Education recognized institution;
+ Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust certification from the U.S. DOJ.
**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ Certified Computer Forensic Examiner (CCFE) through the Information Assurance Certification Review Board (IACRB), or equivalent;
+ Experience supervising or managing digital evidence activities;
+ Demonstrated experience in QA/QC inspections and validation for forensic facilities or working in an ISO 17025 or 17020 accredited facility;
+ Continuing education demonstrated through publications, presentations, coursework, internships, or certifications; and,
+ Language and foreign service skills/experience;
+ Experience training or advising foreign officials;
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