Digital Forensics Specialist

EvidaraIQ; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

EvidaraIQ in Washington, DC is seeking a Digital Forensics Specialist to connect technology with law enforcement. You will provide expertise on digital forensics, collaborate with teams to ensure product compliance, and train law enforcement users. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in digital forensics, along with a Bachelor's degree in a related field. Proficiency with tools like EnCase and Cellebrite is essential, as well as strong communication skills. This position offers a unique opportunity to make an impact in the digital forensics sector.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in digital forensics or e-discovery.
• Knowledge of chain of custody requirements and legal standards.
• Experience working with law enforcement or legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise on digital forensics workflows.
• Collaborate with product managers on features.
• Conduct user research with investigators and prosecutors.
• Ensure product features maintain proper chain of custody.

Skills

Digital forensics workflows

Communication skills

Data recovery

Presenting technical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Cellebrite

X-Ways

Job description

As a Digital Forensics Specialist, you'll be the bridge between our technology and the real-world needs of law enforcement and prosecutors. You'll work closely with our product and engineering teams to ensure ClearPath.AI meets the rigorous standards required for courtroom presentation. Your expertise in digital evidence collection, analysis, and chain of custody will be essential to building a product that investigators trust.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide subject matter expertise on digital forensics workflows and best practices
• Collaborate with product managers to define features that meet investigator needs
• Test and validate new features from a forensics and legal perspective
• Develop training materials and documentation for law enforcement users
• Conduct user research with investigators, prosecutors, and legal teams
• Ensure all product features maintain proper chain of custody and auditability
• Review and validate evidence processing workflows for legal compliance
• Serve as a technical liaison between EvidaraIQ and law enforcement agencies
• Stay current with digital forensics tools, techniques, and legal requirements
• Contribute to product roadmap planning with forensics expertise

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in digital forensics, e-discovery, or related field
• Experience with digital forensics tools (e.g., EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways)
• Understanding of chain of custody requirements and legal evidence standards
• Knowledge of file systems, data recovery, and evidence preservation
• Familiarity with mobile device forensics and cloud data extraction
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Experience working with law enforcement or legal teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Digital Forensics, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Experience as a digital forensics examiner in law enforcement
• Knowledge of courtroom testimony and evidence presentation
• Experience with AI/ML tools in forensics workflows
• Understanding of encryption, steganography, and anti-forensics techniques
• Experience with large-scale evidence processing and case managementFamiliarity with regulatory compliance (e.g., CJIS, HIPAA)
• Active security clearance or ability to obtain one

Ready to Apply?

If you're excited about this role and believe you'd be a great fit, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief note about why you're interested in this position.