Head of Digital Forensics – Client-Facing Leader

HKA; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services, seeks an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal matters. This is a hands-on, client-facing position involving sensitive evidence and collaboration with attorneys and senior stakeholders.

You will work across devices, cloud sources, and email systems, performing defensible forensic analyses and clear guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a digital forensics, computer science, cybersecurity, information systems, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 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 and manage expectations.
• Ability to manage multiple matters 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 quality controls.

Skills

Executive presence

Client discussions

Travel readiness

Evidence handling

Data integrity

Project management

Task management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in digital forensics / related field

Tools

Magnet AXIOM

EnCase

Cellebrite

Oxygen Forensics

FTK

Nuix

Microsoft 365

Google Workspace

Job description

HKA, a global leader in risk mitigation, dispute resolution, and expert witness services, seeks an experienced Digital Forensics Consultant to lead and support complex legal matters. This is a hands-on, client-facing position involving sensitive evidence and collaboration with attorneys and senior stakeholders.

You will work across devices, cloud sources, and email systems, performing defensible forensic analyses and clear guidance.