Forensic Specialist Salary in the United States
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How much does a Forensic Specialist make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Forensic Specialist in the United States is $23 as of September 26, 2019, but the salary range typically falls between $20 and $25. Hourly rate can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. View the Cost of Living in Major Cities

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$20 to $25

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Litigation Support Specialist

Adams and Reese LLP - New Orleans , LA

Understanding of e-discovery and forensic collections and analysis. Knowledge of predictive coding ... Certifications such as Certified E-Discovery Specialist (CEDS); Relativity Certified Administrator ...

CareerBliss - 2 days ago

Information Security Specialist - Intermediate with Security Clearance

KaiHonua - Killeen , TX

The Information Security Specialist Performs under general direction and uses current information ... Conduct Computer Incident Response Team (CIRT) activities, including forensic analysis * Engineer ...

ClearanceJobs.com - 6 days ago

IT Security Specialist

Hire Technology - The Woodlands , TX

As an IT Security Specialist, you will protect the client's computer assets, business systems and ... Experience with Forensic investigations and tools Excellent benefits including: medical, dental ...

ZipRecruiter - 5 days ago

NCDOR - Network/Telecom Specialist- Junior 608887 NC

Logic House Ltd - Raleigh , NC

NCDOR - Network/Telecom Specialist- Junior Start Date: 10/28/2019 End Date: 10/27/2020 Description ... level forensics based on log events and packet capture data • Excellent written and oral ...

ZipRecruiter - 4 days ago

Network Operations Specialist

Strategic Data Systems - Yuma , AZ

Network Operations Specialist Yuma Naval Air Station, AZ (85639) $52,000 - $60,000 ( depending on ... Prepare recommendations based on monitoring results, tools analyses and forensics. * Prepare status ...

ZipRecruiter - 9 days ago

Cyber security specialist

dahl consulting - Saint Cloud , Minnesota

This role requires experience with network products including but not limited to firewalls, intrusion prevention and detection, remote access, forensics, malware analysis, internet security, denial ...

Jobtome - 4 days ago

What does a Forensic Specialist do?

Forensic Specialist

Provides specialized consultation to MDT members, including juvenile correctional officers, case managers, and education staff on assessment, treatment, adaptations and modifications, intervention, clinical and behavioral management of youth who are referred with acute and/or highly specialized mental health needs.

July 28, 2019

Participates in treatment and transition planning, Administrative, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) evaluations, and other clinical evaluations that incorporate specific recommendations regarding transition planning, risk management, and behavioral interventions.

July 28, 2019

Assists in the review and recommends the installation, modification or replacement of hardware or software components and any configuration changes that affect security.

July 28, 2019

Act as case manager for individuals found incompetent to stand trial who are receiving competency training at Porterville Development Center, submit reports to court on progress with competency training, renew 6500 petitions ad required and arrange for placement within the community when appropriate.

July 28, 2019

Understands how own behavior can impact the behavior of mentally ill.

July 28, 2019

Manages intake of digital evidence and is responsible for comprehensive labeling, storage, chain of custody, shipping, and handling of digital evidence in support of the Digital Forensic Lab.

July 28, 2019

Requires 10 to 12 years with BS/BA or 8 to 10 years with MS/MA or 5 to 7 years with PhD.

July 28, 2019

Performs forensic analysis of digital information using standard computer forensics and evidence handling techniques, gathers and handles evidence, and conducts peer reviews of cases completed by other examiners and mentors less experienced examiners.

August 15, 2019

Complete 6-month comprehensive assessment, crisis intervention and relapse prevention plans, progress notes and other significant data.

August 15, 2019

Demonstrated experience with standard commercial forensic tools (FTK, Paraben, Helix, Ilook, Wireshark), Linux/Unix, and proven experience/ability to perform complete digital forensic analysis from acquisition to report with minimal assistance.

September 05, 2019

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