Digital Forensic Consultant - West Coast - $80,000 to $100,000

APT Search; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Pension plans

Job summary

A leading consultancy is looking for a Digital Forensic Specialist to handle complex forensic cases primarily in California. This contract position offers the opportunity to manage significant forensic investigations, develop new workflows, and lead a team within a supportive environment. Candidates should possess extensive experience in digital forensics, along with the ability to travel and adhere to strict policy standards within forensic labs.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in digital forensics within a consultancy setting.
• Ability to undertake remote and on-site data collections.
• Strong documentation skills for complex data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Manage forensic cases end-to-end and ensure adherence to industry standards.
• Lead remote and on-site data collections accurately.
• Mentor forensic investigation teams and develop workflows.

Skills

Forensic case management

Data collection methodologies

Policy standards in forensic labs

Job description

Digital Forensic Consultant - West Coast - $80,000 to $100,000

This position is a contract role for 4-6 months with the potential to become permanent.

Rate: $60 per hour, up to $100,000 annually upon permanent placement.

We are seeking an experienced Digital Forensic Specialist to join a boutique consultancy, handling complex forensic cases for clients nationwide, with a focus on California. The role involves leading forensic collections and data management.

Responsibilities:

• Manage forensic cases end-to-end, ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Perform remote and on-site data collections accurately and efficiently.
• Lead and mentor forensic investigation teams.
• Maintain strict policy standards in the forensic lab environment.
• Develop workflows for new data types.
• Collaborate to troubleshoot forensic challenges.
• Travel approximately 30% to client sites in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Arizona, Las Vegas, and Oregon.

Requirements:

• Experience managing forensic cases and data collection methodologies.
• Ability to conduct remote and on-site data collections.
• Willingness to travel within California, especially LA.
• Strong understanding of policy standards in forensic labs.
• Ability to document and develop workflows for complex data types.
• Current experience in digital forensics within a vendor or consultancy setting.
• US Citizenship with at least 5 years of continuous residency (security clearance requirement).

Additional Details:

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job functions: Consulting, Legal, IT
• Industries: IT Services, Security, Legal Services

Benefits include medical insurance, 401(k), and pension plans.