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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Forensics Analyst to join our cybersecurity team. As a Forensics Analyst, you will be responsible for identifying, collecting, analyzing, and preserving digital evidence related to cybercrimes, data breaches, and other security incidents. Your work will play a critical role in supporting legal investigations, internal audits, and compliance efforts.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related field, along with hands-on experience in digital forensics tools and methodologies. You should be comfortable working in high-pressure environments, often under tight deadlines, and be able to communicate your findings clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
In this role, you will collaborate with incident response teams, law enforcement, legal departments, and IT professionals to ensure that all digital evidence is handled in accordance with legal and regulatory standards. You will also contribute to the development of forensic procedures and best practices to enhance the organization’s ability to respond to future incidents.
Key responsibilities include conducting forensic imaging of digital devices, analyzing logs and network traffic, recovering deleted or encrypted data, and preparing detailed reports of your findings. You may also be called upon to testify in court as an expert witness.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on complex and impactful cases, helping to protect sensitive information and uphold justice in the digital world. If you are passionate about cybersecurity and have a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
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- Collect, preserve, and document digital evidence
- Analyze logs, network traffic, and system data
- Recover deleted, encrypted, or hidden data
- Prepare detailed forensic reports and documentation
- Collaborate with incident response and legal teams
- Testify in court as an expert witness when required
- Develop and maintain forensic procedures and tools
- Stay updated on emerging threats and forensic techniques
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory standards
Requirements
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- Proven experience in digital forensics or incident response
- Familiarity with forensic tools such as EnCase, FTK, or X-Ways
- Strong understanding of operating systems, file systems, and networks
- Knowledge of legal procedures and chain of custody
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in a team
- Certifications such as GCFA, CCE, or CHFI are a plus
- Attention to detail and high ethical standards
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- What digital forensic tools are you most experienced with?
- Can you describe a complex forensic investigation you’ve handled?
- How do you ensure the integrity of digital evidence?
- What steps do you take to stay current with forensic trends?
- Have you ever testified in court as an expert witness?
- How do you handle working under pressure during an incident?
- What is your experience with encrypted or deleted data recovery?
- How do you collaborate with legal and compliance teams?
- What certifications do you hold in digital forensics?
- How do you document and report your forensic findings?
