Senior Associate/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)

Forensic Focus; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles River Associates is seeking a Senior Associate in Digital Forensics (Forensic Services) to perform onsite data collection, MacOS artifact analysis, and device extractions. You will oversee investigations into data exfiltration and coordinate with clients while guiding project teams in Oakland, CA.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7+ years in digital forensics or incident response, with strong knowledge of APFS/HFS+/FAT/NTFS and experience mentoring staff in a consulting environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in digital forensics, intrusion investigation, or incident response.
• Strong knowledge of APFS/HFS+/FAT/NTFS file systems.
• Familiarity with open-source and commercial forensic tools, networking, and mobile forensics.

Responsibilities

• Onsite data collection across multiple operating systems.
• Lead MacOS artifact analysis and device Extractions.
• Mentor and oversee project teams; liaise with clients.

Skills

Digital forensics

Incident response

Team leadership

Tools

APFS

HFS+

NTFS

Mobile forensics tools

Job description

# Senior Associate/Digital Forensics (Forensic Services practice)*Charles River Associates***Oakland, CA**Onsite · Senior · Full-time### The RoleThis position involves onsite data collection and triage across multiple operating systems, forensic analysis of MacOS artifacts, mobile device extractions, and investigations into data exfiltration via cloud storage or removable media. The role also includes client liaison duties and overseeing project teams.### Skills & ExperienceCandidates need 5-7+ years in digital forensics, intrusion investigation, or incident response, with strong knowledge of APFS, HFS+, FAT, and NTFS file systems. Familiarity with open-source and commercial forensic tools, networking, and mobile forensics is essential.### Who It SuitsIdeal for experienced forensic examiners with deep MacOS and mobile expertise who enjoy leading investigations, mentoring teams, and engaging directly with clients in a consulting environment.Typical advertised salary forDigital Forensics roles in United States:**$92,000–$154,000**(median $122,000 — from221 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).Compare Digital Forensics salaries in United States →Learn More/Apply