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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 Forensics Specialist to join our cybersecurity team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in digital investigations, data recovery, and forensic analysis. As a Digital Forensics Specialist, you will play a critical role in identifying, preserving, analyzing, and presenting digital evidence related to cyber incidents, data breaches, and other digital crimes. You will collaborate closely with cybersecurity analysts, IT professionals, legal teams, and law enforcement agencies to ensure accurate and thorough investigations.
In this role, you will be responsible for conducting forensic examinations of computers, mobile devices, storage media, and network systems to uncover evidence of unauthorized access, data theft, fraud, or other malicious activities. You will utilize advanced forensic tools and methodologies to recover deleted or hidden data, analyze system logs, and reconstruct digital events. Your expertise will be essential in preparing detailed forensic reports and presenting findings clearly and effectively to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
The successful candidate must possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity. You should be comfortable working independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will be required to explain complex technical concepts and findings to diverse audiences, including legal professionals, executives, and law enforcement personnel.
Additionally, you will stay current with emerging trends, threats, and technologies in digital forensics and cybersecurity. You will participate in ongoing training and professional development to enhance your skills and knowledge. Your insights and recommendations will contribute significantly to improving our organization's cybersecurity posture and incident response capabilities.
This position requires a high level of professionalism, ethical conduct, and adherence to legal standards and best practices in digital forensics. You will be expected to maintain accurate documentation of investigative processes, chain of custody, and evidence handling procedures to ensure admissibility in legal proceedings.
If you are passionate about digital forensics, cybersecurity, and protecting organizations from cyber threats, we encourage you to apply. Join our dedicated team and help us safeguard critical digital assets, investigate cyber incidents, and uphold the highest standards of digital forensic excellence.
Responsibilities
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- Recover and preserve digital evidence following established forensic procedures.
- Prepare detailed forensic reports documenting investigative findings and methodologies.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams, legal departments, and law enforcement agencies during investigations.
- Provide expert testimony and present forensic findings clearly in legal proceedings.
- Maintain accurate documentation of evidence handling, chain of custody, and investigative processes.
- Stay updated on emerging digital forensic tools, techniques, and cybersecurity threats.
- Assist in developing and improving digital forensic policies, procedures, and best practices.
Requirements
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- Professional certification in digital forensics (e.g., GCFA, CFCE, EnCE, CHFI).
- Minimum 3 years of experience conducting digital forensic investigations.
- Proficiency with forensic software tools such as EnCase, FTK, X-Ways, or Cellebrite.
- Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, network architecture, and operating systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and ethically.
- Experience providing expert testimony in court or legal proceedings preferred.
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Can you describe your experience conducting digital forensic investigations?
- What forensic tools and software are you most proficient with?
- How do you ensure the integrity and admissibility of digital evidence?
- Can you provide an example of a challenging forensic investigation you conducted and how you resolved it?
- How do you stay current with emerging trends and technologies in digital forensics?
