Senior Consultant Digital Forensics & Incident Response – Forensics (w/m/d)
EY
Berlin
The Role
This position involves investigating cyber incidents across endpoint, network, and log levels, analysing system artefacts, and constructing timeline analyses. The consultant supports live-response engagements, secures relevant data, assists with containment measures, examines suspicious files, and contributes to incident response workshops and cyber resilience assessments.
Skills & Experience
Candidates should bring two to four years of experience in digital forensics, incident response, or IT security analysis. Knowledge of operating system forensics, IT infrastructures, and networking is required, with cloud environments a plus. Professional fluency in both German and English at C1 level or above is essential.
Who It Suits
This role suits an analytically minded security professional who is comfortable operating in fast-moving, high-pressure environments. Someone who enjoys varied casework spanning technical investigation and client-facing advisory will thrive here, particularly if they are keen to develop within a large, internationally connected forensics practice.
Typical advertised salary for Digital Forensics roles in Germany: €51,000–€74,000 (median €51,000 — from 13 recent listings analysed by Forensic Focus).
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