Senior Forensic 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 analyse data in support of forensic investigations and litigation.

What will this person do?

• 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
• Conduct custodian interviews to identify relevant data sources
• Provide proactive status updates to both internal and external clients
• 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 have the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Two to four years of experience in Digital Forensics
• At least one security or digital forensics industry certifications, such as CISSP, EnCE, CCE, CFCE, MCFE, or similar
• Ability to multi-task, analyze and problem solve, and coach less other experienced members.
• Proficient in the use of EnCase, AccessData Forensic Toolkit, XWays, Cellebrite UFED and Physical Analyzer, Cellebrite Inspector (formerly Blacklight), Axiom or open-source forensic tools
• Strong mastery of data collection, preservation, and chain of custody principles and procedures
• An understanding of file systems, computer hardware and computer networking concepts
• Strong Mac, Linux / UNIX, other operating systems experience is a plus

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Duties are performed in a typical office environment while at a desk or computer table
• Duties require the ability to use a computer, communicate over the telephone, and read printed material, in a quiet and professional setting
• Duties may require being on call periodically and working outside normal working hours (evenings and weekends)

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 a trailblazer and catalyst for change, Lighthouse rises to each opportunity to help our clients and our people do what they do best—shine.