Digital Forensic Analyst I: Mobile & Cloud Focus

CGS Federal; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud data. The role involves on-site and in-office presence in a fast-growing forensics team, with opportunities for growth and hands-on learning.

The candidate will handle evidence collection, tool updates, and procedures development while traveling as needed and maintaining high standards of chain of custody and client service.

Qualifications

• Minimum undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or Computer Science/Engineering.
• 1+ years experience in forensic lifecycle, evidence acquisition, and intermediate analysis.
• Experience with standard forensic tools listed.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collection and basic analysis on-site and remotely.
• Coordinate with legal teams and client IT to define scope.
• Maintain and update forensic toolsets and procedures.
• Work with project management to complete complex, deadline-driven projects.
• Assist in documenting workflows and ensuring chain of custody.
• Conduct quality checks before delivering results to clients.
• Travel for on-site collections and occasional international travel.
• Support team members and perform general IT duties as needed.

Skills

Forensic data collection

Coordinate with legal/IT teams

Maintain forensic toolset

Work in deadline-driven environment

Document procedures

Chain of custody

Quality checks

Strong communication

Travel readiness

Independent and team worker

Workflow documentation

Troubleshooting

Education

Undergraduate degree in Digital Forensic Science or CS/Engineering

Tools

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen

FTK Imager

MacQuisition

X1 Social Discovery

Logicube Falcon

Job description

CGS is seeking a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud data. The role involves on-site and in-office presence in a fast-growing forensics team, with opportunities for growth and hands-on learning.

The candidate will handle evidence collection, tool updates, and procedures development while traveling as needed and maintaining high standards of chain of custody and client service.