Title:  Cybercrime Investigator, Cybercrime & Security Investigations

Requisition ID: 224198

Join a purpose driven winning team, committed to results, in an inclusive and high-performing culture.

Reporting to the Director of Cybercrime & Security Investigations, the Cybercrime Investigator is a member of a team responsible for the ongoing management of internal/external computer forensic investigations and occurrence reporting to Executives. 

The Cybercrime Investigator will effectively support a busy investigation team to facilitate the collection and analysis of electronic evidence and the effective use of this evidence in later processes including administrate action and criminal prosecutions when required

Is this role right for you? In this role, you will:

• Provide digital forensic services including the examination of computers and other digital devices, digital evidence preservation, recovery, analysis, electronic mail extraction and database examination.

• Ensure that proper chain of custody is maintained and that all evidence recovery and collection methods are conducted, managed, and archived in a manner consistent to maintain preservation and protection of data and evidence in its original form.

• Identification, acquisition, recovery, cleansing, mining, and securing of large sets of electronically stored information.

• Manage and perform comprehensive technical analyses and interpret computer-related evidence such as e-mail, accounting software, various databases, and information stored on electronic devices using specially designed forensic software and hardware like, but not limited to: EnCase, Cellebrite, Axiom, and Relativity.

• Plan, manage, and complete electronic discovery, digital forensic and information/cyber security investigations, and related services for large data sets.

• Perform investigations on service impacts and identify security control issues.

• Understand how the Bank’s risk appetite and risk culture should be considered in day-to-day activities and decisions.

• Support, develop and maintain mechanisms for occurrence reporting and management of cyber and forensic investigations.

• Provide advisory services to enhance Information and Cyber Security engagements.

• Translate complex technical problems into terms and processes that support the functional goals, strategic initiatives and business alignment of a dynamic growth company.

• Ensuring optimal performance of cyber and forensic investigations requests for legal and corporate matters, using industry standards as well as proprietary methodologies and innovative forensic tools.

• Continue to improve processes including feedback to areas under review regarding control issues.

• Develop and implement processes and technologies to reduce investigative costs and minimize business impacts during an investigation.

• Proficiency in technical writing & communication for a business audience in English.

• Demonstrable a current and working knowledge of digital forensic principles, methodologies, and techniques; including accomplishment in electronic evidence collection and analysis, including system and log file analysis, email/document review.

• Experience conducting digital forensics examinations on various operating systems using industry standards digital forensic tools (ex. EnCase, Cellebrite, others) and various security technologies (ex. endpoint protection, data loss prevention, security information and event management, and others).

• Key technical expertise in subject areas including but are not limited to information and cyber security, networking and routing, data management, data privacy laws and regulations.

• Working knowledge of protocols, technologies, and environments including but are not limited to: TCP/IP, SQL, Windows Server, Linux, Unix, IIS & STB client technologies.

• Ability to independently assess scope of forensic requests and early case assessment.

• Excellent communication skills: Ability to clearly articulate and visually present complex forensic investigation and analysis results and draft concise reports for the intended audience, communicating and explaining effectively forensic findings in layman’s terms.

• Ability to work both independently and within a team to conduct forensic examinations; and the ability to gain the trust of legal and business stakeholders to achieve a desired objective.

Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? We'd love to work with you if you have:

• 2+ years of current and working knowledge in all aspects of digital forensics, civil and criminal investigation, or related field; or a bachelor’s degree in an approved field from an accredited university and a minimum of 2+ years of documented and relevant experience.

• Professional certifications and membership of associations in the field of information/cyber security and digital forensics is desired (ex. Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), EnCase Certified Examiner (EnCE)), Global Information Assurance Certification (GIAC), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP))

What's in it for you?

• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Allyship - We strive to create an inclusive culture where every employee is empowered to reach their fullest potential, respected for who they are, and are embraced through bias-free practices and inclusive values across Scotiabank. We embrace diversity and provide opportunities for all employee to learn, grow & participate through our various Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) that span across diverse gender identities, ethnicity, race, age, ability & veterans.

• Accessibility and Workplace Accommodations - We value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. Scotiabank continues to locate, remove and prevent barriers so that we can build a diverse and inclusive environment while meeting accessibility requirements.  

• Upskilling through online courses, cross-functional development opportunities, and tuition assistance. 

• Competitive Rewards program including bonus, flexible vacation, personal, sick days and benefits will start on day one.

• Community Engagement - no matter where you choose to work from; we offer opportunities for community engagement & belonging with our various programs such as hackathons, contests, Humans of Digital and much more!

Work arrangements: Hybrid

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Location(s):  Canada : Ontario : Toronto 

Scotiabank is a leading bank in the Americas. Guided by our purpose: "for every future", we help our customers, their families and their communities achieve success through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets.  

At Scotiabank, we value the unique skills and experiences each individual brings to the Bank, and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment for everyone. If you require accommodation (including, but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternate format documents, ASL Interpreter, or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let our Recruitment team know. If you require technical assistance, please click here. Candidates must apply directly online to be considered for this role. We thank all applicants for their interest in a career at Scotiabank; however, only those candidates who are selected for an interview will be contacted.