Digital Forensics Intern

Crowe; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Crowe is seeking a Digital Forensic consultant to help implement efficient methods for data preservation, review, analysis, and reporting using advanced eDiscovery tools. You will work across traditional and diversified data sources, addressing technical issues and communicating with users to meet discovery deadlines.

The role emphasizes ownership, collaboration, and building trusted client partnerships within Crowe's Consulting Practice.

Qualifications

• Strong academic performance and commitment to professional growth.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with limited supervision.
• Knowledge of forensically sound methodologies and procedures.
• Willingness to travel and support forensic lab operations.
• Commitment to completing annual training and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing efficient and defensible data assessment methods across sources.
• Identify and address data file issues and network problems during reviews.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users to meet deadlines.
• Support delivery of high-impact work and client outcomes.

Skills

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Team player

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics/CS/DS/IS

Job description

Your Journey at Crowe Starts Here

At Crowe, you can build a meaningful and rewarding career. With real flexibility to balance work with life moments, you're trusted to deliver results and make an impact. We embrace you for who you are, care for your well-being, and nurture your career. Everyone has equitable access to opportunities for career growth and leadership. Over our 80-year history, delivering excellent service through innovation has been a core part of our DNA across our audit, tax, and consulting groups. That's why we continuously invest in innovative ideas, such as AI-enabled insights and technology-powered solutions, to enhance our services. Join us at Crowe and embark on a career where you can help shape the future of our industry.

Job Description

What It Means to Be a Consultant at Crowe

Consulting is a dynamic business focused on solving problems for our clients and serving our core markets through innovative solutions. As technology and AI continue to reshape the consulting landscape, we are looking for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn. At Crowe, consultants are expected to build both technical and transferable skills, think critically, and use technology to solve real business problems. In this role, you will continuously learn, collaborate across teams, and explore how tools, including emerging AI capabilities, can improve efficiency, insights, and client outcomes.

As you grow, you'll also begin to take ownership of client relationships, contribute to account strategy, and support the delivery of high-impact work. Developing a sense of account leadership, including understanding client needs, ensuring delivery excellence, and building trusted partnerships, is part of what sets successful consultants apart.

Success in this role comes from a growth mindset, strong communication skills, advanced critical thinking, and the ability to navigate new challenges with confidence.

As a Digital Forensic team member in Crowe's Consulting Practice, you will be assisting in the implementation of the most efficient and defensible methods to assess data from both traditional and diversified sources for preservation, review, analysis and reporting while using the most advanced eDiscovery tools in the market. The role requires sufficient technical skill to understand and address data file issues, identify and navigate network problems, and diagnose issues. The role also requires the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users, helping them meet their discovery deadlines. At Crowe, we empower you to take risks, challenge yourself in specialized areas of consulting & technology, and generate solutions that impact the firm and your professional growth. Crowe cultivates a creative corporate culture where you will have the opportunity to share your ideas and knowledge with clients from your very first day with the firm.

Skills and Requirements

• Adhere to established processes and quality standards to ensure consistent, high-quality work
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from engagement leads and team members
• Contribute to multiple ongoing client engagements and internal projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Support communication efforts by providing regular updates and status reports on engagement progress
• Strong academic performance and a commitment to professional growth
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated and able to complete assignments with limited supervision
• Knowledge of and adherence to forensically sound methodologies and procedures
• Strong judgment with the ability to identify and elevate potential issues when necessary
• Professional, proactive, and team-oriented mindset
• Willingness to travel
• Willing to support forensic lab operations and contribute to related areas of the firm as needed
• Commitment to completing annual training and certifications required for the role

Education

• Currently pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Data Science, Information Systems, or a related field

We expect the candidate to uphold Crowe's values of Care, Trust, Courage, and Stewardship. These values define who we are. We expect all of our people to act ethically and with integrity at all times.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Crowe is not sponsoring for work authorization at this time.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Crowe, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $27.00 - $42.00 per hour.

Our Benefits

Your exceptional people experience starts here. At Crowe, we know that great peopleare what makes a great firm. We care about our people and offer employees a comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about what working at Crowe can mean for you!

How You Can Grow

We will nurture your talent in an inclusive culture that values diversity. You will have the chance to meet on a consistent basis with your Career Coach that will guide you in your career goals and aspirations. Learn more about where talent can prosper!

More about Crowe

Crowe (www.crowe.com) is one of the largest public accounting, consulting and technology firms in the United States. Crowe uses its deep industry expertise to provide audit services to public and private entities while also helping clients reach their goals with tax, advisory, risk and performance services. Crowe is recognized by many organizations as one of the country's best places to work.

Crowe serves clients worldwide as an independent member of Crowe Global, one of the largest global accounting networks in the world. The network consists of more than 200 independent accounting and advisory services firms in more than 130 countries around the world.

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Crowe LLP and Crowe Advisory LLC (and their respective subsidiary entities) does not accept unsolicited candidates, referrals or resumes from any staffing agency, recruiting service, sourcing entity or any other third-party paid service at any time. Any referrals, resumes or candidates submitted to Crowe, or any employee or owner of Crowe without a pre-existing agreement signed by both parties covering the submission will be considered the property of Crowe, and free of charge.

Crowe will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

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We are committed to a merit-based hiring process, evaluating all candidates consistently using objective, job-related criteria such as relevant experience, demonstrated skills, measurable impact, and alignment with the role's responsibilities, and making employment decisions in a fair and inclusive manner free from discrimination.