The Digital Content Forensics Expert, or whom we refer to as The Digital Content Provenance Subject Matter Expert , is a highly specialized role responsible for leveraging their expertise to assist in the development of new course content related to digital content provenance.
This position involves leading initiatives to implement and manage advanced digital provenance technologies and providing strategic guidance on content verification and anti-fraud measures. Additionally, the SME will be responsible for training other faculty members on this new content, ensuring they are well-equipped to educate others within the organization.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist in the design, development and delivery of a new training course for the purpose of educating DoD personnel about digital content provenance practices and technologies.
Provide support and training to ensure faculty members are proficient in delivering the new course content.
Expertise in digital forensics, blockchain technology, and cryptographic techniques, with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in the field.
In-depth knowledge of content provenance tracking mechanisms and familiarity with industry standards and best practices.
Understand existing industry technical standards and the use of industry open technical standards of Coalition for Content Provenance and Authenticity (C2PA).
Experience
Proficiency in programming languages commonly used in digital forensics and blockchain development, such as Python, Solidity, or C++.
Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex data sets to identify patterns and anomalies.
Experience in designing and implementing scalable solutions for content verification and authenticity assessment.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders effectively.
Proven track record of collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive projects from conception to implementation.
Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks related to digital content authentication and provenance tracking is a plus.
Understanding of the challenges of misinformation and disinformation in the digital space, with a commitment to upholding integrity and trustworthiness in online content.
Understanding digital content provenance for applicable DoD media content with a strong understanding of the challenges posed to DoD missions and operations by digital content forgeries.
Ability to demonstrate hands-on techniques for capturing secure and authenticated digital content for documenting and communicating DoD themes and messages.
Able to understand a curriculum development process and be able to work with curriculum developers as a member of a course design team.
Teaching experience online and classroom instruction to adult learners encouraged.
Provide expertise in data models, data, flow, and infrastructure.
Able to conduct research and analysis to identify emerging trends, case studies, and best practices in digital provenance for inclusion in course materials.
Works closely with stakeholders and end-users to gather feedback and continuously advise on course content and delivery methods.
Experience working in government contracting or with federal agencies.
Familiarity with digital provenance standards and frameworks such as W3C PROV and PREMIS.
Education:
Certifications in digital forensics, cybersecurity, or information management (e.g., EnCE, CISA).
Master’s degree in computer science, Information Security, Digital Forensics, or a related field preferred, or able to demonstrate experience in industry, military, or government experience. Additional certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or Certified Blockchain Expert (CBE) are highly desirable.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $160,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience in using digital forensics tools and techniques for analyzing digital artifacts and metadata?
- Do you have experience with digital provenance techniques such as blockchain, cryptographic hashing and metadata analysis?
- Do you have any teaching or curriculum development experience?
Education:
Experience:
- Cybersecurity: 5 years (Required)
- Digital Forensics: 5 years (Required)
- Cryptographic hashing: 3 years (Preferred)
- Python: 3 years (Preferred)
- Blockchain: 3 years (Preferred)
- C++: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Fort Meade, MD (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fort Meade, MD: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person