Director, Digital Forensics & Investigations (Hybrid)

HKA; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) plan with company match

20 days PTO + holidays + wellness time

Performance bonus opportunities

Training and career development

Job summary

HKA is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal, regulatory, and investigative matters in a client-facing hybrid role across our US offices. You will manage sensitive evidence, make sound technical decisions, and present findings to attorneys and stakeholders with confidence.

Responsibilities span collections, examinations, and eDiscovery workflows across computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and email systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Digital Forensics, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of digital forensics, forensic technology, incident response, or related eDiscovery experience.
• Hands-on experience collecting, preserving, and analyzing electronic evidence using defensible methods.
• Proficiency with forensic tools such as Magnet AXIOM, EnCase, Cellebrite, Oxygen Forensics, FTK, or Nuix.
• Experience with computers, mobile devices, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, or other cloud data sources.
• Strong knowledge of chain of custody, forensic imaging, evidence preservation, and data integrity.
• Executive presence and sound judgment to lead client discussions, explain technical findings, manage expectations, and elevate risk.
• Ability to manage multiple matters, produce clear documentation, and travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct defensible forensic collections from computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, collaboration tools, email systems, and other electronic data sources.
• Lead or support on-site data collections at client facilities, including domestic and occasional international travel.
• Preserve, verify, document, and securely transfer electronically stored information while maintaining chain of custody.
• Perform forensic examinations and analysis in support of litigation, regulatory matters, internal investigations, and other client engagements.
• Use industry-standard forensic tools to identify, recover, analyze, and report on relevant electronic evidence.
• Document forensic processes, findings, and conclusions in a clear, accurate, and defensible manner.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports, investigation summaries, supporting exhibits, and other client deliverables.
• Process and load data into Relativity and support workspace setup, data review, searches, productions, and related eDiscovery activities.
• Collaborate with attorneys, investigators, client stakeholders, eDiscovery professionals, and other technical specialists.
• Identify technical risks, data gaps, and collection challenges and recommend practical solutions.
• Maintain current knowledge of digital forensics tools, emerging technologies, cloud platforms, and industry best practices.
• Manage assigned tasks across multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining appropriate quality controls.

Skills

5+ years digital forensics

Executive presence

Travel readiness

Incident response

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Magnet AXIOM

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen Forensics

FTK

Nuix

Job description

HKA is seeking an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal, regulatory, and investigative matters in a client-facing hybrid role across our US offices. You will manage sensitive evidence, make sound technical decisions, and present findings to attorneys and stakeholders with confidence.

Responsibilities span collections, examinations, and eDiscovery workflows across computers, mobile devices, cloud platforms, and email systems.