Cyber Forensic Analyst

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur; Kanpur; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

C3iHub, IIT Kanpur is seeking a Cyber Forensic Analyst to conduct digital and cyber forensic examinations, evidence acquisition and analysis, and support forensic investigations and reporting. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience in digital/cyber forensics.

Preferred experience includes working in a State or Central Government recognised forensic laboratory and proficiency with tools such as FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, Belkasoft, X-Ways and Cellebrite. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Forensic Science (Cyber/Digital) with related discipline.
• Minimum 3+ years of hands-on digital/cyber forensic experience.
• CHFI certification is mandatory.
• Experience in a State or Central Government recognised forensic laboratory is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic acquisition, preservation, examination and analysis of computers, storage media and mobile devices.
• Analyse operating-system and application artefacts, logs, file systems and deleted data.
• Establish chain of custody and evidence integrity, prepare forensic reports, and support court proceedings/expert testimony when required.
• Travel as and when required for project monitoring and coordination with geographically distributed teams.

Skills

Forensic analysis

Digital forensics

Evidence handling

Court testimony support

Education

Master's degree in Forensic Science (Cyber/Digital)

Tools

CHFI Certification

FTK

Autopsy

Magnet AXIOM

EnCase

Belkasoft

X-Ways

Cellebrite

Job description

Job Title

Cyber Forensic Analyst

Position Overview

Conduct digital and cyber forensic examinations, evidence acquisition and analysis, and support forensic investigations and reporting. The role requires 3+ years of relevant experience in digital/cyber forensics

preferred experience: State or Central Government recognized forensic laboratory.

Responsibilities

Perform forensic acquisition, preservation, examination and analysis of computers, storage media, mobile devices and other digital evidence. Analyse operating-system and application artefacts, logs, file systems and deleted data. Establish & Maintain chain of custody and evidence integrity, prepare forensic reports, and support court proceedings/expert testimony when required.

Eligibility

Master’s degree in Forensic Science (Specialisation in Cyber/Digital)/ Cyber/Digital Forensics/Cyber Security/Computer Science/Information Technology/Information Security or a related discipline. Minimum 3+ years of relevant hands‑on experience and preferred experience in a State or Central Government recognised forensic laboratory are required. CHFI certification is mandatory.

Desirable

FACT qualification/certification in Digital Forensics is desirable. Hands‑on experience with recognised forensic tools such as FTK, Autopsy, Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, Belkasoft, X-Ways and Cellebrite etc., is preferred.

Travel

As and when required, for project monitoring and execution as well as for coordination with geographically distributed teams.