Digital Forensics Analyst

Forensic Focus Limited; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited is seeking a Digital Forensics Analyst to conduct end-to-end forensic examinations across endpoints, servers, cloud platforms and mobile devices. The role involves imaging, file system analysis, timeline development, log review, data recovery and producing clear investigation reports with defensible chain-of-custody documentation for legal support.

The position is onsite in Fresno, CA, mid-level, full-time, in a specialist cybersecurity firm serving regulated industries

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, or Volatility.
• Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE, or CCE are advantageous.
• A relevant degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct end-to-end forensic examinations across endpoints, servers, cloud platforms, and mobile devices.
• Perform forensic imaging, file system analysis, timeline development, log review and data recovery.
• Prepare clear investigative reports with defensible chain-of-custody documentation for legal and litigation support.

Skills

Windows artifacts knowledge

Forensic reporting

Communication to legal audience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

EnCase

FTK

X-Ways

Cellebrite

Magnet AXIOM

Volatility

Job description

# Digital Forensics Analyst*Breadcrumb Cybersecurity***Fresno, CA**Onsite · Mid · Full-time### The RoleThe analyst conducts end-to-end forensic examinations across endpoints, servers, cloud platforms, and mobile devices. Day-to-day work includes forensic imaging, file system analysis, timeline development, log review, data recovery, and preparing clear investigative reports with defensible chain-of-custody documentation for legal and litigation support.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates should have hands-on experience with digital forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, Cellebrite, Magnet AXIOM, or Volatility, and strong knowledge of Windows artifacts and file systems. Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, EnCE, CFCE, or CCE are advantageous, as is a relevant degree or equivalent experience.### Who It SuitsThis role suits a practitioner with solid forensic examination experience who is comfortable presenting technical findings to both legal and non-technical audiences. It is well matched to someone seeking an onsite, lab-based position within a specialist cybersecurity firm serving regulated industries.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$90,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from207 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Certifications mentioned:GCFA · GCFE · EnCE · CFCE · CCE — find training for these on theDFIR Training Finder.Learn More/Apply