Digital Forensic Analyst I — Remote/Travel‑Friendly

CGS Federal; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off

Holidays observance

Job summary

CGS seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud data. This role requires hands-on use of EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen and other tools, with travel for on-site collections and in-office lab work at the primary firm office.

You will collaborate with legal teams and IT staff, maintain chain-of-custody procedures, and contribute to a growing forensics department within a supportive, employee-centric culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in digital forensics, computer science, or engineering.
• 1+ years of relevant experience in forensic lifecycle, scoping activities, evidence acquisitions, and intermediate analysis.
• Experience with industry-standard forensic tools (listed).
• Strong communication, teamwork, and travel readiness.

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 with current versions.
• Ensure chain-of-custody and adhere to procedures.
• Quality-check work products before client delivery.
• Assist in other IT tasks as needed.

Skills

Forensic data collection

Forensic analysis

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel readiness

Documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

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 seeks a Digital Forensic Analyst to lead preservation and collection of mobile device and cloud data. This role requires hands-on use of EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen and other tools, with travel for on-site collections and in-office lab work at the primary firm office.

You will collaborate with legal teams and IT staff, maintain chain-of-custody procedures, and contribute to a growing forensics department within a supportive, employee-centric culture.