Digital Forensics Analyst

About the role

Forensics Associates are responsible for onsite and remote collection of electronically stored information (ESI) from computers, mobile devices, collaboration apps, and cloud repositories. Using state-of-the-art technology, they process and analyze data in support of forensic investigations and litigation.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with senior team members, perform forensically sound collections of ESI from laptops, desktops, mobile devices, hard drives, servers, and cloud data sources both onsite and remotely.
• Verify, extract, and analyze data in support of investigations and litigation.
• Provide proactive status updates to both internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare remote collection kits for redeployment.
• Log and track evidence, update chain of custody logs, and follow evidence management best practices.
• Enter billable time and descriptions into billing system.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience.
• At least two years of experience performing Digital Forensic collections and analysis.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to balance many priorities and to work under pressure while remaining calm.
• Ability to be a team player and to collaborate with various teams across the Company.

Skills

• Training, experience, and/or certifications with forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite (Inseyetes, UFED, Physical Analyzer, Digital Inspector, Digital Collector), Verakey/Graykey, ModeOne, or open-source forensic tools.
• Experience in data collection, preservation, and chain of custody principles and procedures.
• Experience in the forensic collection of Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices.
• Programming, scripting, and/or database design experience is a plus.
• Linux/UNIX experience is a plus.
• Experience providing detailed written forensic analysis reports or court testimony is a plus.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

Duties are performed in a typical office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material.

• Duties may require being on-call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends).
• Duties will require occasional travel via automobile, airline, or other common passenger transport. Travel requirements are dependent upon project needs and typically range from 10-30%.
• Duties may occasionally be performed at a client’s facility.
• Duties may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive quality benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• 401k with company match.
• Company-paid benefits including Life & AD&D, short and long-term disability, telemedicine, and other wellness plans.
• Generous Flexible PTO program and paid volunteer days.
• Voluntary insurance plans including accident, hospitalization, critical illness, and pet insurance.
• Eligibility to participate in an annual bonus or incentive program.

Pay

As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Lighthouse complies with compensation disclosure requirements for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be tailored to be lower or higher in different talent markets.