Senior Digital Forensics Examiner

Working Title:
Senior Digital Forensics Examiner

Job Class:
Information Technology Specialist 5

Agency:
Minnesota IT Services

• Job : 94402

• Location :
  St. Paul

• Telework Eligible :
  Yes, LI-Hybrid

• Full/Part Time :
  Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary :
  Unlimited

• Who May Apply :
  Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/01/2026

• Closing Date : 09/10/2026

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit :
  Minnesota IT Services

• Division/Unit :
  Enterprise Security

• Work Shift/Work Hours :
  Day Shift

• Days of Work :
  Monday
  - Friday

• Travel Required :
  No

• Salary Range: $39.73 - $67.92 / hourly; $82,956 - $141,816 / annually

• Job Class Option :
  Information Security

• Classified Status :
  Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status :
  Exempt
  - Professional

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
  700/) :
  Yes

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

Join the 2,800+ professionals of Minnesota IT Services () (MNIT) who connect Minnesotans to services that will improve their lives. This position will be part of the Enterprise Security team, which embeds security protection statewide.

The Senior Digital Forensics Examiner (SDFE) assumes an advanced technical role within the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory (MDFL) to provide the State of Minnesota with digital forensics services based on established Enterprise policies, programs, laws, and regulations.

The SDFE conducts digital forensics investigations for internal investigations and security investigations. The SDFE is responsible for scoping, data acquisition, processing, advanced analysis, and reporting on the most complex and sensitive cases handled by the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory. This position may assist other government entities with investigations as well as consult with them on digital forensics and investigative matters. This position uses tools and investigative techniques to assess, acquire, analyze, document, and report on digital forensic artifacts, system-level details, metadata, and other investigative material associated with internal and security investigations.

The incumbent conducts laboratory maintenance, develops laboratory procedures and processes, and performs research and testing on new technologies. The SDFE plays an integral role in mentoring and assisting other staff within the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory (MDFL).

You will be part of an forensics team that engages in a wide variety of important work. You will play a key role within the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory (MDFL) and assist with improving services, automation, implementing new technologies, developing documentation, and building key relationships with customers while continuing to expand your digital forensics and investigative knowledge.

This position requires onsite work at the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory (MDFL) located in St. Paul, MN; remote work may be available in accordance with State policy and laboratory operational needs.

• Perform advanced digital forensics services for executive branch agencies to acquire, document, and report on digital forensic artifacts, system-level details, metadata, and other investigative material associated with internal investigations, security investigations, and other investigative requests.
• Provide digital forensic consultation and perform digital forensic services for State agencies and, as appropriate, limited third-party engagements, including evidence identification, forensic collection considerations, investigative approach, forensic tools and methodologies, and documentation related to digital forensic examinations.
• Manage digital forensics examinations through the entire lifecycle, including case planning, intake, acquisition, processing, examination, reporting and presentation, and testimony.
• Provide technical recommendations for developing enterprise-wide forensic standards and practices.
• Develop and document laboratory processes and procedures and provide training to laboratory staff as appropriate.
• Act as an expert witness on digital forensic examinations, including interpreting and presenting forensic findings and reports in legal proceedings. Assist other laboratory staff in deposition and testimony preparation and work with legal counsel as needed.
• Maintain the MNIT Digital Forensics Laboratory, including performing validations, developing forensic processes and procedures, and troubleshooting and resolving technical issues.
• Mentor other laboratory staff and serve as a team lead within the MNIT Digital Forensics…