Senior Associate, Forensic Technology

Forensic Focus Limited; San Francisco, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Forensic Focus Limited is seeking a mid-level digital forensics professional to conduct dead-box investigations across iOS, macOS and Windows environments. You will handle data acquisition, artifact analysis, and workflow automation, producing clear, stakeholder-ready reports on technical findings.

The role requires 3+ years in digital forensics or incident response, a relevant degree, command-line DFIR tooling, and programming in Python, Rust, C++, C# or Java, plus familiarity with

Qualifications

• At least three years of digital forensics or incident response experience.
• Proficiency in command-line DFIR tooling.
• Programming skills in Python, Rust, C++, C# or Java.
• Familiarity with certifications such as GIAC, IACIS, Magnet, Cellebrite or Hexordia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct data acquisition across iOS, macOS and Windows environments.
• Perform artifact analysis and script automated workflows.
• Produce clear, stakeholder-ready reports on technical findings.
• Engage with clients and translate forensic findings into actionable outputs in advisory settings.

Skills

Three years DFIR experience

Client advisory experience

Education

Relevant degree

Tools

Python

Rust

C++

C#

Java

Job description

The Role

The role centres on conducting dead-box forensic investigations across iOS, macOS and Windows environments, handling cases involving employee misconduct, intellectual property theft and data breaches. Day-to-day work includes data acquisition, artifact analysis, workflow automation and producing clear, stakeholder-ready reports on technical findings.

Skills & Experience

Candidates need at least three years of digital forensics or incident response experience, a relevant degree, and proficiency in command-line DFIR tooling. Programming skills in Python, Rust, C++, C# or Java are required, as is familiarity with certifications such as GIAC, IACIS, Magnet, Cellebrite or Hexordia.

Who It Suits

This position suits a mid-level forensic practitioner with a strong technical background in multi-platform investigations who is comfortable scripting automated solutions, engaging with clients and translating complex forensic findings into clear, actionable outputs within an advisory setting.