Job Description

Overview

Contact Discovery Services - Washington, DC is looking for a qualified and experienced Digital Forensic Analyst. This position may require travel for on-site collection as well as in-office presence at the primary firm office, which includes the forensics lab and data center. Location: Remote. Start Date: Negotiable.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collections and forensic analysis in both on-site and remote capacity
• Coordinate directly with legal teams/client IT departments to understand project scope
• Maintain forensic tool set by staying current on version updates and new options in the market
• Work closely with project management and other team members on completing complex projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Assist in developing, documenting, and refining procedures to accomplish discovery process requirements
• Manage all chain of custody best practices associated with the rules of evidence
• Consistently adhere to standard operating procedures
• Perform quality checks on work product prior to delivering to the client
• Complete additional duties assigned by manager including general IT functions

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering
• 3+ years of relevant experience in the forensic lifecycle, including scoping activities, evidence acquisitions on various devices, and intermediate-level forensic analysis
• Experience using industry-standard forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, Cellebrite, FTK Imager, Digital Collector
• General understanding of Mac/Windows filesystems, mobile devices, and encryption
• Experience preserving desktops, laptops, mobile devices/tablets, servers, both cloud and on-premise email implementations, nontraditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with team members and clients
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Willingness to travel regularly on short notice; valid passport for occasional international travel
• Self-motivated, able to work in a team or independently as required
• Ability to document forensic workflows based on industry practice
• Willingness to mentor other team members and assist in larger collection events
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to think on the fly to solve complex problems

Preferred Skills (not required)

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
• Industry-standard certifications (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• Knowledge of litigation support applications (Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms, including analysis, scripts, and data manipulation to develop client reports
• Understanding of copy tools, scripting (PowerShell), and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Salary

$65,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

About Contact

Contact Discovery Services delivers best-in-class service to many Fortune 100/500 companies. Our growth is driven by investing in people and technologies, ensuring our customers have access to the highest level of customer service and the most qualified resources. Our team members are comprised of talented engineers, analysts, and project managers from all walks of life. We concentrate on engineering outside-the-box solutions to help organize discovery so our clients can focus on developing case strategy and leaving the heavy lifting to us. Employees are encouraged to actively participate in the development of new ideas, technology, and processes to ensure our customers receive the highest level of service. We offer competitive benefits, work schedule flexibility, and coordinate various company activities throughout the year. If you are looking to be part of an exciting, fast-paced environment then we want to hear from you.

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