Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Innovative Driven is seeking a Senior Forensics Consultant to join its Digital Forensics team. The role plans and performs defensible collections and forensic examinations of electronically stored information across computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud platforms, while advising law firm and corporate legal teams. The consultant also coordinates engagements, mentors other consultants, and supports cases through reports, declarations, and expert testimony.
Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site and remote collections of ESI from a wide variety of data sources, including network servers, desktops, laptops and cloud-based repositories
- Perform computer and mobile device forensic examinations, selecting the appropriate acquisition method (for example, full file system or advanced logical) based on device, operating system and matter requirements
- Collect and analyze mobile data, including system artifacts, databases and secured messaging applications such as Signal and Telegram, and confirm tool support for current iOS and Android versions before deployment
- Scope, plan and execute forensic engagements, gathering job specifications from clients, custodians and data owners to ensure successful outcomes
- Coordinate collection logistics with outside counsel and client teams, including scheduling, site access and assignment of field consultants for multi-location collections
- Consult on case investigations and advise clients and case teams on industry best practices across the information life cycle
- Maintain rigorous documentation and chain of custody, and prepare interim, summary and expert reports in support of cases
- Provide declarations, affidavits and expert testimony in state and federal court proceedings as required
- Solve complex technical problems involving software, hardware and data extraction from digital devices
- Serve as a technical mentor to other forensics consultants and contribute to repeatable, defensible team processes
- Provide timely status updates to clients and internal stakeholders and adhere to the team's communication standards and service levels
Skills
- 10+ years of experience in the eDiscovery, digital forensics and/or IT industry, including extensive hands-on collection and examination work
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Advanced working knowledge of forensic platforms such as Cellebrite, Nuix, FTK, EnCase and Axiom
- Demonstrated experience collecting mobile devices and tablets (iPhone, iPad and Android), including full file system and advanced logical acquisitions
- Experience collecting from enterprise and cloud systems such as Microsoft 365, Exchange, Microsoft Purview, Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace and Slack
- Knowledge of Windows, macOS and Linux operating systems, network architecture, email systems and general database concepts
- Experience with eDiscovery data harvesting processes, evidence handling and chain of custody
- Experience preparing forensic reports and providing, or supporting, expert testimony
- Must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally on short notice
- Industry certifications such as Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), Cellebrite Advanced Smartphone Analysis (CASA), Nuix Certified eDiscovery Specialist, AccessData Certified Examiner (ACE), GIAC Advanced Smartphone Forensics (GASF) or GIAC Certified Forensic Examiner (GCFE)
Benefits
- Remote work arrangement
- Domestic and international travel opportunities for onsite collections and client requests
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