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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Digital Forensic Examiner to join our cybersecurity and investigations team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence from various electronic devices and systems. This role plays a critical part in supporting legal investigations, internal audits, and cybersecurity incident responses.
As a Digital Forensic Examiner, you will work closely with law enforcement, legal teams, and corporate security departments to uncover digital footprints and reconstruct events from digital data. You must be proficient in using forensic tools and methodologies to extract and analyze data from computers, mobile devices, networks, and cloud environments. Your findings will contribute to legal proceedings, internal investigations, and risk mitigation strategies.
The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of operating systems, file systems, network protocols, and cybersecurity principles. You should be comfortable working in high-pressure environments and handling sensitive information with the utmost confidentiality and integrity. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential, as you will be required to document your findings in detailed reports and may be called upon to testify in court as an expert witness.
This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and high-profile cases, contribute to the development of forensic capabilities, and stay at the forefront of digital investigation technologies. If you are passionate about uncovering the truth through digital evidence and have a strong technical background, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Preserve and document digital evidence in accordance with legal standards.
- Use specialized tools to recover deleted, encrypted, or damaged files.
- Collaborate with law enforcement and legal teams during investigations.
- Prepare detailed forensic reports and present findings clearly.
- Testify in court as an expert witness when required.
- Assist in incident response and cybersecurity investigations.
- Maintain chain of custody for all digital evidence.
- Stay updated on emerging forensic tools and techniques.
- Ensure compliance with privacy laws and organizational policies.
Requirements
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- Certifications such as EnCE, GCFA, or CCE are preferred.
- Proven experience in digital forensics or cybersecurity investigations.
- Strong knowledge of forensic tools like FTK, EnCase, or X-Ways.
- Understanding of file systems, operating systems, and network protocols.
- Ability to analyze large volumes of data and identify relevant evidence.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Familiarity with legal procedures and evidence handling protocols.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What forensic tools are you most experienced with?
- Can you describe a complex digital investigation you’ve handled?
- How do you ensure the integrity of digital evidence?
- What certifications do you hold in digital forensics?
- How do you stay current with new forensic technologies?
- Have you ever testified in court as an expert witness?
- What is your experience with mobile device forensics?
- How do you handle encrypted or damaged data?
- Describe your process for documenting forensic findings.
- What role do you see digital forensics playing in cybersecurity?
