Remote Digital Forensic Analyst - eDiscovery Expert

Contact Discovery Services; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Contact Discovery Services is seeking a qualified Digital Forensic Analyst with 3+ years of experience to perform forensic data collections and analyses both on-site and remotely. You will coordinate with legal teams and client IT to understand scope, maintain tools, and ensure chain of custody in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a degree in Digital Forensic Science or CS/Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to travel regularly for on-site work.

Qualifications

• Must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
• 3+ years of experience with forensic lifecycles, acquisitions and analyses.
• Experience with standard forensic tools and evidence handling procedures.
• Ability to communicate with legal teams and clients effectively.
• Willingness to travel for on-site collections and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform forensic data collections and analyses on-site or remotely.
• Coordinate with legal teams and client IT to define scope.
• Maintain and update forensic toolsets and procedures.
• Collaborate with project management to complete complex projects.
• Ensure chain of custody and SOC adherence; deliver quality work.

Skills

Forensic lifecycle

Effective communicator

Travel readiness

Independent worker

Documentation

Education

BSc in Digital Forensic Science or CS/Engineering

Tools

Axiom

EnCase

Cellebrite

FTK Imager

Digital Collector

Job description

Contact Discovery Services is seeking a qualified Digital Forensic Analyst with 3+ years of experience to perform forensic data collections and analyses both on-site and remotely. You will coordinate with legal teams and client IT to understand scope, maintain tools, and ensure chain of custody in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a degree in Digital Forensic Science or CS/Engineering, strong communication, and the ability to travel regularly for on-site work.