DIGITAL FORENSIC ENGINEER

Requisition No: 856931 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: DIGITAL FORENSIC ENGINEER

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500105 

Salary:  $60,000 - $70,000 

Posting Closing Date: 07/27/2025 

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Florida Gaming Control Commission

Division of Gaming Enforcement

Digital Forensic Engineer

Hiring Salary: $60,000.00 – $70,000.00 Annually

Position Number: 41500105

** OPEN COMPETITIVE **

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a criminal justice agency comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and criminal intelligence analysts handling complex cases involving RICO, money laundering, and illegal gambling throughout the state. The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

The Commission’s Division of Gaming Enforcement is searching for a Digital Forensic Engineer for the Tallahassee office. Work involves collection, analysis, and presentation of data related to criminal activity investigated by agency personnel. The incumbent will support the Division through research and consultation of technology needs, collection and/or extraction of digital evidence, participation in legal process and court proceedings, and support of computer networks and specialized systems utilized by the division.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties include:

• Researches and recommends for acquisition the necessary hardware and software assets for us in technology-related investigations.
• Maintains, utilizes, and validates hardware and software used in technology-related investigations.
• Researches current and anticipated future technology advances to assess potential impact on the investigation of illegal gambling.
• Uses digital forensic tools to aid in the investigation of online sports betting, illegal casinos, and other illegal gambling activity, to establish connections between criminal activity and persons or organizations.
• Provides additional investigative leads discovered as a result of analysis of digital evidence and provides informal suggestions concerning the investigation based on an in-depth knowledge of the analyzed evidence.
• Participates in interviews conducted by sworn personnel of witnesses and subjects, regarding matters for which a detailed understanding of technology-related issues is necessary.
• Provides analysis of forensically recovered digital evidence for criminal investigations.
• Assists with the search and seizure of technology and digital evidence on crime scenes, search warrants, and during other criminal investigative activities.
• Testifies, when required, before a statewide, state, or federal grand jury or jury trial and during other proceedings, as to information obtained, and/or analyzed and for chain-of-custody evidence.
• Assists with the implementation and maintenance of covert networks for DGE use.
• Provides support relating to specialized law enforcement applications for DGE, to include SmartCop, Milestone, Evidence.com, and others.
• Responsible for technology design and maintenance of the specialized environments, storage, and protection of data, and preparation of information for use by DGE from video, undercover, and forensic environments.
• Travels as required to provide investigative support to DGE.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental computer operations, including hardware, software applications, and electronic communications;
• Familiarity with computer, mobile, digital, and cyber forensic tools;
• Ability to maintain knowledge of current technology trends and techniques;
• Ability to use writing skills to clearly and factually present complex and interrelated information in investigative reports;
• Sufficient oral communication and personal skills to be able to deal effectively with employees in other government agencies, businesses, and the courts;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information;
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, etc.);
• Working knowledge of Linux, Mac OS, Android OS, iOS, and Windows OS;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable statutes, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer system analysis, computer information systems, or digital forensics.
• Five years of professional experience in digital forensics or computer systems management.
• Experience with mobile forensic tools.
• Experience with SmartCop.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of professional experience in digital forensics, computer systems management, or a related field.

Special Notes:

• Candidates for these positions must possess and demonstrate the highest ethical standards of conduct.
• As a member of a law enforcement agency, during any critical incident or disaster (both natural and man-made), these positions may be designated as an essential service position for a given period. During this time, these positions may be required to work after normal business hours, during office closures, or during weekends and/or holidays when needed.

Work Location:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida. Travel will be required.

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition free at any state university or state college!

IMPORTANT NOTICES:

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  http://www.sss.gov.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS to see how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible, depending upon your retirement date.

We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System, a federal government electronic database that allows employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

 The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed

to increase recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.