Associate, Digital Forensics & Cyber Risk – Disputes, Claims & Investigations

Stout • Detroit, MI

4d • $74,000 - $135,000

About The Position

The Associate conducts forensic acquisition and analysis of digital devices and data to support investigations, incident response, and legal matters. The role works with limited supervision, produces defensible findings, and helps mentor junior team members as Stout builds out its Digital Forensic & Cyber Risk practice. The Associate may support incident response, insider threat, fraud, and eDiscovery matters and provide testimony or technical declarations when required.

Requirements

• 2–4 years of hands-on digital forensics or incident response experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in cybersecurity, computer science, digital forensics, or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with at least one major forensic suite: EnCase, FTK, Magnet AXIOM, Cellebrite, or X-Ways.
• Working knowledge of Windows, macOS, and Linux file systems and artifacts.
• Understanding of evidence handling, forensic imaging, and write-blocking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple cases.

Nice To Haves

• Certifications such as GCFE, GCFA, CFCE, EnCE, ACE, or CCE.
• Mobile forensics and cloud forensics experience, including M365, Google Workspace, or AWS.
• Basic scripting skills in Python or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with memory forensics and malware triage.
• Prior experience writing expert or court-ready reports.

Responsibilities

• Acquire and preserve evidence from computers, mobile devices, cloud accounts, and removable media using forensically sound methods.
• Analyze file systems, registry artifacts, browser and email data, logs, and application data to reconstruct user activity.
• Maintain chain of custody and detailed case documentation.
• Write clear, accurate reports and summaries for technical and non-technical audiences.
• Support incident response, insider threat, fraud, and eDiscovery matters.
• Provide testimony or technical declarations when required.
• Assist in reviewing junior examiners’ work and validating tools and methods.
• Handle sensitive and confidential matters with integrity and sound judgment.
• Collaborate across disciplines, communicate clearly, and respond to evolving priorities.
• Deliver careful analysis, responsive client service, and dependable follow-through.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Benefits and wellness options tailored to support employees at every stage of life.
• Ongoing training and mentorship.
• Employee resource groups and clear performance feedback.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Discretionary time off policy.
• Potential eligibility to participate in an annual bonus plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level