Senior Investigator – Digital Forensics & Incident Response
Accenture
Toronto, Ontario
The Role
This senior position involves leading complex digital forensics and incident response investigations across cloud, OT, and enterprise environments. Day to day includes memory forensics, malware triage, threat hunting, log analysis, and building attack timelines, while mentoring junior investigators and communicating findings clearly to technical and executive audiences.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring deep expertise in host and network forensics, EDR tooling, and cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, and GCP. Proficiency in scripting for automation, familiarity with attacker TTPs, and experience with anti-forensics detection are essential. Relevant industry certifications in forensics or incident response are expected.
Who It Suits
This role suits a seasoned forensics professional who thrives under pressure and takes ownership of large, complex investigations with minimal supervision. Someone who balances strong technical depth with the ability to lead workstreams, mentor colleagues, and engage confidently with senior client stakeholders will excel here.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Canada: C$91,000–C$120,000 (median C$107,000 — from 18 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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