Senior Digital Forensic Examiner

TransPerfect; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect in Los Angeles is seeking a Senior Digital Forensic Examiner responsible for forensic preservation of digital media and cloud systems. The role includes managing electronic evidence, utilizing standards forensic software, and mentoring junior practitioners. Candidates should hold a 4-year degree in Computer Science and possess a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and the ability to independently manage client projects are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years direct digital forensic experience.
• Relevant industry certifications, education, and/or training.
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting technical experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and track electronic evidence.
• Utilize leading forensic software to analyze electronic data.
• Manage client relationships and collection projects.
• Provide depositions/testimonies as needed.
• Mentor and train junior practitioners.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

EnCase

FTK Imager

Cellebrite

Analytical skills

Investigative skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

4-year BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Management of Information Systems

Job description

Overview

The Senior Digital Forensic Examiner is responsible for the forensic preservation of digital media devices and cloud-based systems. They are able to independently perform and understand the actions required to process and extract artifacts from computer operating systems. They can process data from Android and iOS-based mobile devices, manage time and cases independently while troubleshooting technical hurdles, and demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills. They provide written and oral testimony in legal proceedings based on knowledge and experience.

Description

• Manage and track electronic evidence
• Utilize leading forensic software to identify, collect, preserve and analyze electronic data from laptops, desktops, cell phones, email and cloud‑based systems
• Email collections and e‑file conversions
• Social media collections and preservations
• Work and coordinate with additional personnel to assist throughout project lifespans
• Maintain detailed project‑related notes and documentation
• Enter project‑related monthly billing
• Manage client relationships and collection projects from inception to completion, including project scoping, workflow conception, execution of forensically sound collections, data identification, and coordination of data handoffs to internal processing teams
• Provide depositions/testimonies on all aspects of managed projects and collections as needed
• Generate concise, forensically accurate, unbiased findings reports as needed
• Mentor and train junior practitioners

Required Skills

• Strong background with Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiarity with standard computer operating systems, networks, and hardware
• Experience with EnCase, FTK Imager, and Cellebrite
• Strong multi‑tasking abilities
• Ability to take detailed notes
• Ability to follow detailed instruction, processes and create detail‑oriented client deliverables
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Highly analytical with a strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to interface with clients professionally
• Effectively communicate technical concepts in a digestible manner
• Demonstrates ability to independently manage client projects
• Ability to scope client projects and create time and cost estimates
• Expertise related to standard computer operating systems, networks, and hardware
• Ability to create detail‑oriented client deliverables
• Understands and provides lay and expert testimony
• Working knowledge of evidentiary laws and regulations

Required Experience and Qualifications

• 4‑year BS or BA degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or Management of Information Systems
• Minimum of 4 years direct digital forensic experience
• Relevant industry certifications, education, and/or training
• Strong hardware and software troubleshooting technical experience
• Flexibility to meet travel requirements of client service projects
• Motivated and eager to grow in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment