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Computer Forensics
Internship
Date
Position(s) Available
- Fall/Winter
2009
- Spring 2010
High
Technology Investigative Unit
The High
Technology Investigative Unit (HTIU)
initiates investigations and conducts forensic analysis on computer
evidence in federal cases involving child exploitation and obscenity
crimes. It works closely with federal agencies such as the FBI, Secret
Service, Bureau of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the
Postal Inspection Service; as well as federal prosecutors all over the
country. The mission of the HTIU
is simple: Provide the most accurate, up-to-date expertise on computer
forensic matters and assist law enforcement in bringing criminals who
peddle in child exploitation and obscenity to justice..
Responsibilities
Your role at the HTIU
will be a unique one. The HTIU
provides the opportunity for current graduate and undergraduate students to
experience the computer forensics field first hand. You may be asked to
restore a Linux server one day and analyze log files from an electronic
wiretap the next. The scope of work is broad, and no day In addition to
your short term tasks, you will be asked to complete a long-term assignment
that will significantly contribute to the HTIU’s
overall success.
Long term assignments are based on your
particular expertise, career objectives, and the immediate needs of the
Unit. You will work with your immediate supervisor to determine you
assignment, which may include: Research and experiment on specific
Window’s file behaviors to provide conclusive data on the impact of
day to day computer usage. Analyze internet-based software such as P2P,
IRC, IM, Newsgroup readers, e-mail clients, etc. to determine the impact of
their installation and identify potential points of evidence.
Complete information may be downloaded from here.
Eligibility
Undergraduate and Graduate Computer Science
students are eligible to apply. Prior to finalizing an appointment, all
interns are required to undergo a security check, which includes a name and
fingerprint clearance with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and a
determination of suitability for employment based on the information a
candidate provides in the security form. Additional
information including U.S.
citizenship requirements may be downloaded from here.
Application
Procedure
Submit a resume to:
HTIU@usdoj.gov
Indicate whether you are interested in Fall
2009, Winter/Spring 2010 or both. Also indicate whether you are interested
in a paid internship, internship for credit or both.
U.S. Department of
Justice, Criminal Division ° Child Exploitation and Obscenity Section
(CEOS)
1400 New York Avenue,
6th Floor ° Washington,
D.C. 20530
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