Consultant, Digital Forensics & Expert Services

Consilio LLC•,

1d•Remote

About The Position

The DFES Consultant leads, conducts, and assists with data preservation and digital investigations in complex litigation cases. The role uses knowledge of digital forensic tools, technology, and protocols to collect and manage electronically stored information (ESI) from a wide range of data sources. As part of Consilio’s Digital Forensics and Expert Services team, the Consultant performs investigative work and data collections with external clients.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in forensic computing or equivalent relevant experience.
1 to 3 years of progressively responsible experience in related roles.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative team environment.
Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently.
Working knowledge and understanding of evidence management.
Proficiency with forensic acquisition tools and working with various file formats.
Ability to collect data from a wide array of ESI, including computers, mobile devices, media storage devices, servers, networks, social media, and cloud-based services.
Familiarity with rules of evidence, ACPO guidelines, ISO 17025, and chain of custody.
Good understanding of computer networking in corporate environments.
Availability for short-notice or weekend travel when necessary.

Nice To Haves

eDiscovery experience with relevant forensic collection and analysis software.
Certifications in EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, Nuix, CFE, or similar.
SQL or scripting skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute data preservation with colleagues and clients using appropriate, legally defensible solutions.
Conduct investigative analysis of digital devices, computers, storage media, servers, networks, and cloud services, including seizure and retention of mobile phones and handheld devices.
Restore and convert data to prepare it for processing and hosting.
Use forensic tools, including EnCase, FTK, Axiom, and Cellebrite, to conduct forensic investigations.
Apply knowledge of common operating systems and applications, and solve problems methodically in accordance with forensic protocols.
Follow digital forensic good-practice methodologies, including ISO 17025 and ACPO Principles of Digital Evidence, throughout forensic and eDiscovery workflows.
Assist with and independently conduct forensic examinations, and prepare expert reports and other expert witness documentation.
Explain complex technical information orally to non-technical clients.
Travel to onsite locations, with a team or independently, to perform data collections when safe and feasible.
Work comfortably in a client-facing environment and address client needs.
Respond to internal and external communications.
Make well-reasoned decisions on the spot and carry out the resulting plan.