Digital Investigations Analyst — Forensics & Insider Threats

EY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Pension and 401(k)

Paid time off

Flexible vacation policy

Opportunity to work with Fortune 500s

Job summary

EY is seeking a digital forensics analyst to work with clients across industries, developing investigation plans and performing technical review of data to uncover misuse and insider threats. You will balance client communication with hands-on forensic analysis, applying forensics tools on Windows and Mac platforms, while maintaining chain-of-custody and reporting findings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and the ability to travel to client sites for complex engagements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, informatics or related field.
• 1+ years relevant work experience.
• Willingness to travel for engagements and meet client needs.
• Driver's license recommended for travel to client sites.
• Pursuit of professional designation such as CFE/CFCE/EnCE/RCA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients to understand their situation and plan investigations.
• Perform technical review and data analysis to determine misuse and potential impact.
• Investigate insider threats for multiple clients and enhance data integrity.
• Preserve forensic evidence in a sound, auditable manner.
• Communicate technical findings to both technical and nontechnical audiences.

Skills

Digital forensics

Log analysis

Timeline creation

Client liaison

Nontechnical comms

Investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

EnCase

FTK

Windows/Linux forensics tools

Job description

EY is seeking a digital forensics analyst to work with clients across industries, developing investigation plans and performing technical review of data to uncover misuse and insider threats. You will balance client communication with hands-on forensic analysis, applying forensics tools on Windows and Mac platforms, while maintaining chain-of-custody and reporting findings.

The role emphasizes collaboration, continuous learning, and the ability to travel to client sites for complex engagements,