Consultant, Digital Forensics Investigations Discovery and Forensic Technology · · Hybrid Remote

HKA Birmingham; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global consultancy as a Digital Forensics Investigation Consultant, where you will play a crucial role in the forensic collection and analysis of electronic data. This position offers the chance to work collaboratively within a dynamic team, contributing directly to the development of innovative solutions in risk mitigation and dispute resolution. With a strong emphasis on professional growth, you will leverage HKA's esteemed reputation in the construction space to advance your career. If you have a passion for digital forensics and a commitment to excellence, this is the opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working options

Inclusive and collaborative culture

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in Digital Forensics and managing investigations.
• Strong understanding of Windows, MacOS, Linux, and UNIX systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site data collection at client facilities, including travel.
• Perform forensic investigations and analyze electronic evidence.

Skills

Digital Forensics

Data Collection

Expert Report Writing

eDiscovery Consulting

Data Analysis

Chain of Custody

Cloud Platforms

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Digital Forensics

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems

Tools

Relativity

EnCase

Axiom

Cellebrite

Oxygen

Blacklight

FTK

NUIX

Job description

HKA is a leading global consultancy in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, expert witness, and litigation support. We anticipate, investigate, and resolve complex challenges by harnessing world-leading multi-disciplinary expertise and experience.

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. Our experts have testified across the globe on many of the largest quantum, delay, engineering, and commercial damages matters.

As part of the HKA team you can expect:

• A strong collaborative culture focused on individual and team growth together.
• The opportunity to be a part of our eDiscovery team at the ground level, directly contributing to the development and future success.
• The ability to leverage HKA’s strong brand in the construction space and reputation for exceptional expert witnesses to accelerate career development and connections.

The Opportunity:

The Digital Forensics Investigation Consultant is responsible for the forensic collection and analysis of electronic data from various sources, including computers, mobile devices, and cloud platforms. Ideal candidates have expertise following industry best practices for data collection and chain of custody, using standard digital forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, and Relativity. You would also bring a strong background in assisting with forensic analysis investigations, expert report writing, and eDiscovery consulting.

Location: Open to those within commuting distance of any of HKA's United States Offices. Click here to view our locations.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead on-site data collection at client facilities, including domestic and international travel.
• Verify, analyze, and securely transfer data sets from the field.
• Apply best practices for handling and analyzing electronic evidence.
• Perform forensic investigations as needed.
• Utilize both off-the-shelf and proprietary data collection, analysis, and reporting tools.
• Process data into Relativity and assist with workspace setup and review support.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Digital Forensics, Information Systems, or related technical field.
• 2+ years of experience in Digital Forensics.
• Experience managing Forensic Investigations.
• High level of experience and familiarity using Relativity.
• Familiarity with other digital forensic tools such as EnCase, Axiom, Cellebrite, Oxygen, Blacklight, FTK, NUIX, and open-source forensic tools.
• Strong understanding of Windows and MacOS systems, with experience in Linux and UNIX environments.
• Demonstrable expertise in cloud-based enterprise systems, such as M365 and Google Workspace.
• Professional certifications including EnCE / CCE / ACE preferred but not required.

What we offer:

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.

We operate a flexible working pattern both in terms of hours and location and are happy with flexible remote working.

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.

ED&I at HKA:

HKA has a thriving ED&I committee working hard to provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for a truly diverse set of employees. We are committed as a business on the continued improvement of our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion strategy, please visit our careers page for further information or feel free to ask our recruitment team for further information.

All HKA employment decisions are firstly made on merit and shall be made without regard to age, disability, gender or gender reassignment, marriage, and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation, or any other basis in compliance with local legislation.