Lead Digital Forensics Investigator (Hybrid)

Forensic Focus; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 180,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

eSentire is seeking a Principal Digital Forensics Investigator to lead complex forensic and incident response casework in Canada. You will oversee forensic tooling, guide technology adoption, and coordinate with SOC and engineering teams to deliver findings suitable for legal proceedings.

The role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience, a relevant degree or equivalent background, and mastery of EnCase, FTK, Axiom and X-Ways, with strong knowledge of ransomware and information security.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of digital forensics experience.
• Degree or equivalent military/law enforcement background.
• Mastery of forensic tools EnCase, FTK, Axiom or X-Ways.
• Strong knowledge of ransomware and trojans.
• Information security expertise and client-facing consulting.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex forensic and IR investigations.
• Manage forensic tooling and infrastructure.
• Coordinate with SOC and engineering teams.
• Produce investigative conclusions suitable for legal proceedings.
• Travel to client sites across North America.

Skills

EnCase

FTK

Axiom

X-Ways

Ransomware knowledge

Client-facing

North America travel

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent military/law enforcement background

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Axiom

X-Ways

Job description

eSentire is seeking a Principal Digital Forensics Investigator to lead complex forensic and incident response casework in Canada. You will oversee forensic tooling, guide technology adoption, and coordinate with SOC and engineering teams to deliver findings suitable for legal proceedings.

The role requires 8–10 years of hands-on experience, a relevant degree or equivalent background, and mastery of EnCase, FTK, Axiom and X-Ways, with strong knowledge of ransomware and information security.