Associate Director, Digital Forensics

HKA; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

HKA is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal, regulatory, and investigative matters. This hands‑on, client‑facing role focuses on managing sensitive evidence and communicating findings to attorneys and stakeholders.

You will work across computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and other digital sources, applying defensible forensic methods and preparing clear reports and exhibits for litigation and regulatory matters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of digital forensics, forensic technology, incident response, or related eDiscovery experience.
• Hands-on experience collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence using defensible methods.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct defensible forensic collections from computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, email systems, and other electronic data sources.
• Lead or support on-site data collections at client facilities, including domestic and occasional international travel.
• Preserve, verify, document, and securely transfer electronically stored information while maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform forensic examinations and analysis in support of litigation, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and other client engagements.
• Use industry-standard forensic tools to identify, recover, analyze, and report on relevant electronic evidence.
• Document forensic processes, findings, and conclusions in a clear, accurate, and defensible manner.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, investigation summaries, supporting exhibits, and other client deliverables.
• Process and load data into Relativity and support workspace setup, data review, searches, productions, and related eDiscovery activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, client stakeholders, eDiscovery professionals, and other technical specialists.
• Identify technical risks, data gaps, and collection challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of digital forensics tools, emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate quality controls.

Skills

Digital forensics

Forensic tools

Client communication

Travel readiness

Cloud data sources

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics

Tools

Magnet AXIOM

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen Forensics

FTK

Nuix

Job description

HKA is a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services. We tackle complex challenges with our multi-disciplinary expertise.

As trusted consultants and advisors, we deliver solutions in uncertain and disputed situations, ensuring the best outcomes for clients worldwide. Our experts have testified globally on major cases spanning across a wide range of industries and sectors.

As Part Of The HKA Team You Can Expect

• A strong collaborative culture with a mutual pursuit of your success alongside the success of our teams.
• The opportunity to solve problems creatively, contribute to our innovative direction, and be valued as an individual
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong network and presence in various industries and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity

This is a Hybrid role, open to candidates within commuting distance of our offices in Denver, Atlanta, Chicago, Washington DC, Miami or Tampa.

HKA is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal, regulatory, and investigative matters. This is a hands‑on, client‑facing role for someone who can manage sensitive evidence, make sound technical decisions, and represent the team confidently with attorneys, clients, and senior stakeholders.

You will work across computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, email systems, and other digital sources, combining defensible forensic work with clear communication, practical guidance, and visible ownership of client matters.

This is an opportunity to take meaningful ownership, work alongside experienced legal and technical professionals, and help shape how digital forensics matters are delivered.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct defensible forensic collections from computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, email systems, and other electronic data sources.
• Lead or support on‑site data collections at client facilities, including domestic and occasional international travel.
• Preserve, verify, document, and securely transfer electronically stored information while maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform forensic examinations and analysis in support of litigation, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and other client engagements.
• Use industry‑standard forensic tools to identify, recover, analyze, and report on relevant electronic evidence.
• Document forensic processes, findings, and conclusions in a clear, accurate, and defensible manner.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, investigation summaries, supporting exhibits, and other client deliverables.
• Process and load data into Relativity and support workspace setup, data review, searches, productions, and related eDiscovery activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, client stakeholders, eDiscovery professionals, and other technical specialists.
• Identify technical risks, data gaps, and collection challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of digital forensics tools, emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate quality controls.

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of digital forensics, forensic technology, incident response, or related eDiscovery experience.
• Hands‑on experience collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence using defensible methods.
• Proficiency with forensic tools such as Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, FTK, or Nuix.
• Experience with computers, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or other cloud data sources.
• Strong knowledge of chain of custody, forensic imaging, evidence preservation, and data integrity.
• Executive presence and sound judgment to lead client discussions, explain technical findings, manage expectations, and elevate risk.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, produce clear documentation, and travel as needed.

Preferred

• Digital forensics certification such as EnCE, CCE, ACE, CFCE, or GCFA.
• Experience with Linux, UNIX, scripting, automation, or open‑source forensic tools.
• Experience preparing expert reports or supporting testimony in litigation or regulatory matters.

Compensation

HKA offers an annual salary range of $110,000 to $135,000, along with a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well‑being, and work‑life balance. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) plan with company match, 20 days of paid time off plus additional company holidays and wellness time, performance bonus opportunities, and access to robust training, professional development, and career advancement programs across our global organization.

At HKA we recognize that our people are critical to our ongoing success. Our priority is to provide an inclusive and collaborative culture aimed at providing the best opportunities for our people to thrive and develop in their chosen career path.

Our Global Recruitment team is committed to providing an authentic candidate experience for all those who take the time to apply to HKA. We are committed to providing an efficient and insightful recruitment process giving candidates a true reflection of life at HKA.

Fairness And Equality At HKA

HKA works hard to provide a welcoming environment for all of our employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our fairness and equality strategy. Please visit our website for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions shall be made in accordance with controlling laws and based on merit.

HKA is one of the world’s leading consultancy of choice for multi-disciplinary expert and specialist services in risk mitigation and dispute resolution within the capital projects and infrastructure sector.

We also have experience advising clients on the economic impact of commercial and investment treaty disputes and in forensic accounting matters.

As trusted independent consultants, experts and advisors, we deliver solutions amid uncertainty, dispute and overrun, and provide the insights that make the best possible outcomes a reality for public and private sector clients worldwide.