Digital Forensics Analyst

Salary Range: $70,193.00 To $95,000.00 Annually What is special about Lighthouse? Lighthouse is built on a foundation of unique, compassionate, highly driven individuals. We elevate the strengths and talents of those around us while leveraging opportunities for growth. We offer the experience of solving complex problems while continuing to grow multiple facets of your career. Lighthouse is where innovation meets support and where collaboration is the key ingredient to success. We grow together and are stronger together. What’s unique about this role? Forensics Associates are responsible for onsite and remote collection of electronically stored information (ESI) from computers, mobile devices, collaboration apps and cloud repositories. Using state-of-the-art technology, they process and analyze data in support of forensic investigations and litigation. What will this person do? In collaboration with senior team members, perform forensically sound collections of ESI from laptops, desktops, mobile devices, hard drives, servers and cloud data sources both onsite and remotely. Verify, extract and analyze data in support of investigations and litigation. Provide proactive status updates to both internal and external stakeholders. Prepare remote collection kits for redeployment. Log and track evidence, update chain of custody logs, and follow evidence management best practices. Enter billable time and descriptions into billing system. Perform other related duties as assigned Bring your passion and together we will shine. It would also be great if you had the following: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training and experience. A person performing successfully in this role typically has at least two years of experience performing Digital Forensic collections and analysis. Strong written and oral communication skills. Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to balance many priorities and to work under pressure while remaining calm. Ability to be a team player and to collaborate with the various teams across the Company. Training, experience, and/or certifications with forensic tools such as Axiom, EnCase, Forensic Toolkit, Cellebrite (Inseyetes, UFED, Physical Analyzer, Digital Inspector, Digital Collector), Verakey/Graykey, ModeOne or open-source forensic tools. Experience in data collection, preservation, and chain of custody principles and procedures. Experience in the forensic collection of Windows, MacOS, iOS, and Android devices. Programming, scripting, and/or database design experience is a plus. Linux/UNIX experience is a plus. Experience providing detailed written forensic analysis reports or court testimony is a plus. Work Environment and Physical Demands Duties are performed in a typical office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table. Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material. Duties may require being on-call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends). Duties will require occasional travel via automobile, airline, or other common passenger transport. Travel requirements are dependent upon project needs. Travel is typically 10-30%. Duties may occasionally be performed at a client’s facility. Duties may require the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Lighthouse celebrates and thrives on diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer . We hire, train, and promote regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. We welcome any talents and contributions you can bring to the team and are deeply committed to growing an environment where everyone can feel safe, is respected, and can show up as themselves. Come as you are! As required by applicable pay transparency laws, Lighthouse complies with compensation disclosure requirements for roles that may be hired in locations under these requirements. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include a wide array of factors, including: your specific skills and experience, geographic location, or other relevant factors. The salary range for this position may be tailored to be lower or higher in different talent markets. Lighthouse offers a comprehensive quality benefits package including, medical, dental, vision, and a 401k with company match. Company paid benefits also include Life & AD&D, short and long-term disability, telemedicine, and other wellness plans. We offer a generous Flexible PTO program and paid volunteer days. Employees may also participate in voluntary insurance plans including accident, hospitalization, and critical illness plans as well as pet insurance. This role will be eligible to participate in an annual bonus or incentive program. As a trailblazer and catalyst for change, Lighthouse rises to each opportunity to help our clients, and our people do what they do best—shine.