Specialized Officer, Tech Ops (CAC)

The Specialized Officer, Tech Ops (CAC) supports INTERPOL's Crimes Against Children unit by conducting advanced digital forensics, reverse engineering, and complex cyber investigations. The role involves investigative software development, data infrastructure management, capacity building, and participation in international forums to support cross-border investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct forensic analysis and live evidence acquisition from running systems and memory dumps and produce forensic reports.
• Perform cryptoanalysis, password recovery, and analysis of encrypted systems.
• Execute reverse engineering of software, applications, and databases.
• Analyze file systems and artifacts while ensuring strict adherence to chain-of-custody procedures.
• Lead dark web and Tor investigations, including undercover online operations and the application of de-anonymization techniques.
• Employ attribution methodologies and conduct cryptocurrency tracing and blockchain analysis.
• Correlate intelligence to support cross-border investigations and manage the collection and presentation of digital evidence.
• Develop custom investigative tools and automate workflows using Python, Java, and C++.
• Design and implement ETL and data processing pipelines, and manage API integrations.
• Oversee database design for both SQL and NoSQL environments, and develop tools for data parsing, transformation, search, and analysis.
• Manage Elasticsearch and OpenSearch environments, including data ingestion pipelines and architecture design.
• Optimize indexing and search capabilities and deliver analytics and visualization solutions.
• Implement semantic search and embeddings, and oversee system and server administration, virtualization, and the design of scalable infrastructure.
• Prepare and deliver training linked to the above activities.
• Draft documentation, referrals, standards of operation, curriculums, linked to the above activities.
• Participate in professional and international forums and working groups, governmental, civil society and private sector, deliver speeches, presentations and comments.
• Carry any other task related to Crimes Against Children or the unit’s mandate, to ensure the Organization can provide continued service to its membership.
• Perform any other duties as required by the hierarchy.

Requirements

• Three to four years' education at a University (Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma) in Computer Science, Information Technology or a related technical field.
• At least three years of experience in investigating online crimes against children and technologies used to facilitate crimes in a law enforcement agency.
• Ten years’ experience in the area is required if the post holder does not have the required level of education.
• Proven experience in digital forensics.
• Proven experience in software development and data engineering.
• Sound knowledge of investigative software development, data infrastructure management, and the application of technical solutions to support cross-border investigations and the analysis of encrypted systems.
• Proven experience in Police services is a strong asset.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Working knowledge of other official INTERPOL languages (Arabic, French or Spanish) would be considered an additional asset.
• Ability to work with explicit and graphic child sexual exploitation material such as images and videos on a regular basis.
• Ability to work in an international and dynamic environment, demanding frequent interaction and cooperation.
• Ability to work seamlessly as a member of a team.
• Ability to draft high quality documents and presentations.
• Ability to think/plan operationally and strategically and transform initiatives into new working practices.
• Ability to work independently in an organized and disciplined manner.
• Strong communication skills, both in written and oral form (public speaking and delivery of presentations).
• A high level of computer literacy. Comfort with technology and software and an ability to conceptualize systems and tools - existing or needed.
• Readiness for frequent travel abroad, ability to adapt to local conditions and customs.
• Personal and professional maturity.
• Adaptability and the capability to work under pressure.
• Ability to handle sensitive material and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to maintain objectivity and apply logical reasoning.
• Good social skills in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional networks.
• Good listening skills.
• Aptitude to work under minimum supervision.
• Self-motivation and initiative.
• A strive for quality and achievement.

Skills

• Digital Forensics
• Investigating Online Crimes
• Software Development
• Data Engineering
• Investigative Software Development
• Data Infrastructure Management
• Cross-border Investigations
• Encrypted Systems Analysis
• Police Service Experience
• Computer Science
• Information Technology
• Handling Sensitive Material
• Confidentiality Management
• Operational Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Technical Solutions Implementation
• Capacity Building
• Presentation Skills
• Public Speaking
• Computer Literacy

Languages

English