Senior Consultant, Digital Forensics

Tasks and responsibilities

• Provide coordination and organization to dynamic teams in a fast-paced, multi-task environment with critical deadlines.
• Assist with day-to-day resource allocation of the US and Mexico Digital Forensics team
• Support across process improvement initiatives impacting the Discovery + Data Insights practice
• Participate and support on projects involving the identification, collection and analysis of computer systems and electronic data sources
• Develop solutions and strategies to collect data with special considerations for the unique environments and project-specific complexities of an engagement
• Assist clients with the selection of the appropriate technology to meet specific project objectives
• Manage project close-out process including data return and database archival, ensuring that clients understand the implications of on-going data retention relative to their company’s policies
• Assist the business development team throughout the sales process by building relationships with current and potential future clients, demonstrating firm technology and expertise to potential clients, and providing supporting documentation, including proposals and cost estimates, regarding our offerings
• Demonstrate business development acumen via networking and other business development activities, showcasing the ability to convert networking relationships to sales leads and new revenue
• Increase revenue on current engagements by identifying opportunities to cross-sell services offered by the Discovery + Data Insights practice and Control Risks as a firm
• Industry awareness and contribution to business development efforts through participation in industry events, client demos and presentations, and internal technology initiatives
• Develop and implement new ideas and workflows to create customized solutions on a client-by-client basis
• Lead documentation efforts including evidence management, media tracking and collection log maintenance
• Utilize quality control and best practices to maintain high-quality work product on all engagements
• Develop and maintain client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction
• Data filtering, extractions and staging from forensics images for data processing
• Utilize off-the-shelf and proprietary data collection, analysis and reporting tools
• Collaborate with other business lines to develop and deliver innovative technology solutions to assist with adjacent offerings including privacy, cyber, information governance, compliance monitoring and insider risk

Knowledge and experience

• Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on technical and/or computer forensic investigations experience. Understanding of best practices procedures and technological trends in the industry
• Experienced in conducting digital forensic preservations and examinations on mobile device operating systems using industry-standard forensic tools
• Proficient in the use of industry-standard forensic and eDiscovery tools (preferably familiar with EnCase, FTK, Tableau, X-Ways, Macquisiton, Cellebrite, Nuix, ModeOne, Magnet AXIOM, Reveal-Brainspace, and RelativityOne)
• Communicate effectively to all levels of engagement and management teams
• Ability to absorb complex technical information and communicate effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Superior fundamental understanding of IT systems and infrastructure
• Knowledge of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model (EDRM)
• Preferred: Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• Preferred: SQL, PowerShell experience
• Preferred: Experience in consulting on complex matters, solving problems, troubleshooting and working with clients while collaborating with internal stakeholders to provide exceptional service

Qualifications and specialist skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Forensics or related field
• Certified as a Certified Computer Examiner (CCE), EnCase Examiner, (EnCE) or Access Data Examiner (ACE) preferred; similar industry certifications, classroom and conventional trainings are also highly preferred.
• Excellent written and oral presentation skills to effectively communicate with diverse audiences in different jurisdictions, with varying degrees of experience and technical acumen
• Ability to travel and work in challenging environments (up to 50% of time).

The base salary range for this position is $115,000-$130,000 per year. Exact compensation offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.