VP, Digital Forensics Expert Witness – SME (Testifying)
Position Summary
Sought after a Digital Forensics Expert Witness with extensive experience providing testimony in litigation, particularly in class action defense matters. This role involves delivering defensible forensic analysis, authoring expert reports, and presenting complex technical findings in legal proceedings.
Key Responsibilities
Provide sworn testimony in depositions, hearings, arbitrations, and trial settings.
Serve as a testifying expert in matters involving digital forensics, incident response, data access, and cybersecurity events.
Support counsel in developing technical strategies aligned to litigation objectives.
Conduct and oversee digital forensic investigations across endpoints, cloud platforms, email systems, and enterprise environments.
Analyze evidence related to unauthorized access, data exposure, insider activity, and security incidents.
Develop defensible findings aligned to evidentiary standards.
Author expert reports, rebuttal reports, and declarations suitable for court submission.
Translate complex technical findings into clear, concise, and legally defensible narratives.
Ensure reports align with applicable legal standards, including Daubert and evidentiary admissibility requirements.
Support defense efforts in class action litigation involving data incidents, privacy issues, and cybersecurity events.
Analyze scope of data exposure, data at risk, and potential impact to affected populations.
Assist counsel in evaluating technical claims and counterarguments.
Direct and validate collection, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence.
Support eDiscovery workflows and coordination with litigation support teams.
Collaborate with counsel, in-house legal teams, and insurers throughout the litigation lifecycle.
Prepare for depositions, assist in cross-examinations, and provide technical insight into case development.
Ensure methodologies align with industry standards, including NIST and accepted forensic practices.
Maintain awareness of evolving legal precedents and requirements impacting expert testimony.
Qualifications
Proven experience serving as a testifying expert in digital forensics or cybersecurity matters.
Demonstrated experience supporting class action defense cases.
Strong report writing skills with examples of expert reports or declarations.
Deep understanding of digital forensic methodologies, incident response, and evidence handling.
Experience working directly with legal counsel and participating in litigation processes.
Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Certifications such as GCFA, EnCE, CCE, CISSP, or similar.
Prior experience in consulting, expert witness services, or law enforcement.
Familiarity with eDiscovery platforms and workflows.
Experience testifying in federal or state courts.
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
Benefits And Perks
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with employer matching.
Generous paid time off and holidays.
Flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Employee assistance programs.
Training and development opportunities.
Adoption assistance program.