Digital Forensics & Cyber Risk Associate – Investigations

Stout; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Stout is seeking an Associate to conduct forensic acquisition and analysis of digital devices to support investigations, incident response, and legal matters. You will work with limited supervision, produce defensible findings, and mentor junior team members as we expand the Digital Forensic & Cyber Risk practice.

The role emphasizes evidence handling, reporting, and potential testimony. Candidates should have 2–4 years of hands-on experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with major

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of hands-on digital forensics or incident response experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, digital forensics, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, or X-Ways.
• Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux file systems and artifacts.
• Understanding of evidence handling, forensic imaging, and write-blocking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and preserve evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud accounts, and removable media using forensically sound methods.
• Analyze file systems, registry artifacts, browser and email data, logs, and application data to reconstruct user activity.
• Maintain chain of custody and detailed case documentation.
• Write clear, accurate reports and summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support incident response, insider threat, fraud, and eDiscovery matters.
• Provide testimony or technical declarations when required.
• Assist in reviewing junior examiners’ work and validating tools and methods.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

OS proficiency

Communication

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity/CS/DF or equivalent

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Magnet AXIOM

Cellebrite

X-Ways

Job description

Stout is seeking an Associate to conduct forensic acquisition and analysis of digital devices to support investigations, incident response, and legal matters. You will work with limited supervision, produce defensible findings, and mentor junior team members as we expand the Digital Forensic & Cyber Risk practice.

The role emphasizes evidence handling, reporting, and potential testimony. Candidates should have 2–4 years of hands-on experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency with major