Specialist Lead - Digital Forensics & Investigations

Deloitte • Dayton, OH

2d • $97,600 - $200,600

About The Position

Deloitte Technology US is seeking a self-motivated professional to join its Digital Forensics & Investigations Team, which works to protect the Deloitte brand, practitioners, and clients. The role supports high-tech investigations for Legal, Talent, Confidentiality, and Insider Threat organizations through electronic evidence handling, computer forensic analysis, email analysis, data recovery, and network assessments.

The Specialist Lead monitors, documents, and conducts investigations and coordinates with stakeholders across OGC, Talent, Confidentiality, Risk, and other teams. The position performs digital evidence collection, preservation, and analysis; data recovery; email extraction; and database examination. It also interprets computer-related evidence, prepares reports for technical and non-technical stakeholders, and provides actionable recommendations when needed.

The role contributes to improving investigation policies and processes, collaborates with internal clients and leadership, stays current on developments in digital forensics, and evaluates, tests, recommends, and integrates electronic discovery and computer forensic tools. The successful candidate develops practical solutions to complex, time-sensitive tasks. The position requires an average of 10% travel and must be performed by someone authorized to work in the United States without current or future employer sponsorship. The role is available in 32 listed U.S. locations and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Recruiting for the role ends on December 7, 2026.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Information Technology or Computer Science.
• At least 8 years of technology experience.
• At least 4 years of experience in any combination of roles as a Security Analyst, Incident Responder, Forensic Examiner, and/or Enterprise Mail Administrator.
• Ability to travel an average of 10%, depending on work, clients, and industries or sectors served.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or at any time in the future.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail and quality of work.
• Ability to build and sustain professional relationships and maintain a professional demeanor.
• Ability to lead projects or workstreams, manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, meet deadlines, and provide clear guidance to others.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience analyzing forensic tools and understanding evidence-handling protocols.
• Investigative experience.
• File system knowledge and strong technical skills.
• Strong analytical, fact-finding, and problem-solving skills.
• PowerShell scripting skills.
• Microsoft Purview experience.
• Verifiable skills performing computer investigations.
• Understanding of forensic protocols and artifacts, operating systems, and platforms.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, document, and conduct investigations, coordinating with OGC, Talent, Confidentiality, and Risk stakeholders.
• Support high-tech investigations through electronic evidence work, computer forensic analysis, email analysis, data recovery, and network assessments.
• Perform digital evidence collection, preservation, and analysis, as well as data recovery, email extraction, and database examination.
• Analyze and interpret computer-related evidence, including email and information stored on electronic devices.
• Document examinations and prepare reports communicating findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders; provide actionable recommendations when needed.
• Contribute to improving investigation policies and processes.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal stakeholders, including Legal, Talent, Insider Threat, Incident Response, and Cyber Security.
• Stay current on emerging digital forensics and investigations trends, technologies, and techniques.
• Evaluate, test, recommend, and integrate electronic discovery and computer forensic tools and technologies.
• Develop creative solutions to successfully complete mission-critical tasks.

Benefits

• Potential eligibility to participate in a discretionary annual incentive program, subject to program rules and applicable factors.
• Broad range of employee benefits.
• Professional development opportunities, including skill-building, leadership opportunities, mentorship, on-the-job learning, and formal development programs.

What This Job Offers

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