Digital Forensic Investigator

California Department of Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Forensic Focus in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced digital forensic investigator to perform advanced examination of digital evidence across computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud or IoT systems. You will support criminal and civil investigations into healthcare fraud and elder abuse, preserve evidence, and prepare reports for peer review and court testimony.

The role requires expertise in forensic methodology, soundness, data storage, and information security, with the ability to

Formación

• Experience with digital forensic methodologies and ensuring forensic soundness.
• Ability to produce forensic reports and testify as an expert witness in legal proceedings.
• Strong understanding of data storage and information security principles.

Responsabilidades

• Perform advanced forensic examination of digital evidence across computers, mobiles, servers, and cloud/IoT systems.
• Preserve evidence, prepare reports, and participate in peer review and court testimony.
• Collaborate with investigators and law enforcement in confidential environments.
• Support fraud and abuse investigations through technical casework and testimony.

Conocimientos

Digital forensics

Forensic methodology

Data security

Evidence reconstruction

Expert testimony

Descripción del empleo

The Role

This position performs advanced forensic examination and analysis of digital evidence, including computers, mobile devices, servers, and cloud or IoT systems, supporting criminal and civil investigations into healthcare fraud and elder abuse. Duties include evidence preservation, reporting, peer review, and court testimony.

Skills & Experience

Requires strong expertise in digital forensic methodology, forensic soundness, data storage and information security principles, and the ability to reconstruct computing environments. Candidates should be comfortable acting as subject matter experts, producing forensic reports, and providing expert witness testimony in legal proceedings.

Who It Suits

Ideal for an experienced digital forensic investigator seeking a government-based role combining technical casework with law enforcement collaboration, confidentiality, courtroom testimony, and occasional travel supporting fraud and abuse investigations.