Digital Forensic Analyst I

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is hiring a Digital Forensic Analyst in Atlanta, Georgia. The ideal candidate will focus on preserving and collecting mobile and cloud-stored data, ensuring adherence to forensic standards.

This role requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1 year of forensic experience, with knowledge of tools like EnCase and Cellebrite.

Benefits include health, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in forensics.
• Proficient in performing evidence acquisition on a range of devices.
• Must understand the forensic lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and analysis.
• Coordinate with legal teams for project scope.
• Maintain and update the forensic toolset.

Skills

Forensic data collection

Communication skills

Troubleshooting skills

Organizational skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Job description

Digital Forensic Analyst

Employment Type: Full-Time, Mid-Level

Department: Forensics

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst whose primary focus will be on the preservation & collection of mobile device and cloud‑stored data. This candidate should be fluent in a broad range of forensic technologies and be willing to travel for on‑site collection efforts as well as work in our in‑office forensics lab and data center. The role supports a lean‑team approach with an employee‑centric culture that encourages professional growth.

Skills and attributes for success

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

Qualifications

• Minimum of an undergraduate degree, preferably in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering
• 1+ years of relevant experience where the analyst understands the forensic lifecycle and can properly perform scoping activities, evidence acquisition on a range of devices, and execute forensic analysis at an intermediate level
• Experience using industry‑standard forensic tools such as EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen, FTK Imager, MacQuisition, X1 Social Discovery, Logicube Falcon
• 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, non‑traditional cloud data sources, social media, etc. in a forensically sound manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and tactfully in both verbally and in written format to team members and technical/non‑technical clients
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary to meet client deadlines
• Demonstrated superior organizational skills with acute attention to detail
• Must be willing to travel regularly on short notice and possess a valid passport for occasional international travel
• Energetic self‑starter who can work within a team environment and independently as needed
• Document forensic workflows based on sound industry practice
• Willingness to develop/train other team members and cultivate secondary resources for larger collection events
• Strong troubleshooting skills with the ability to solve complex problems on the fly

Preferred qualifications

• Understanding of the electronic discovery reference model (EDRM)
• At least one industry‑standard certification (EnCE, CCE, CCFE, GCFE, GCFA, CCO, CCPA, CCME, etc.)
• General knowledge of litigation support applications (e.g., Relativity, Concordance, Nuix, LAW PreDiscovery, etc.)
• Experience working with structured data exported from various platforms including analysis, custom scripting, and data manipulation to develop client reports
• Understanding of (Robo/Rich) copy tools, BAT (PowerShell) scripting, and Active Directory
• Experience with scripting, programming/coding, and database languages (SQL, VB, HTML, Access)

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
• Paid Time Off and observance of state/federal holidays

Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.